13TH STRAITS YOUTH DAY WRAPS IN FUZHOU WITH OVER 2,000 YOUNG LEADERS

The Straits Youth Heart-to-Heart Exchange on August 6

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The 13th Straits Youth Day concluded its week-long main events on Aug 7, bringing together more than 2,000 young talents from both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan in a bid to deepen cross-strait cultural and developmental ties.

The Youth Day staged its centralised activities, featuring 25 events, including the 13th Straits Youth Heart-to-Heart Exchange, the ninth Cross-Strait College Student Leadership Camp, and the fourth Taiwan Youth Talk at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Themed “Inheriting Chinese Culture and Honoring Family Ties”, the 13th Straits Youth Day plans to roll out 52 events throughout the year, and it is expected that over 3,000 Taiwan youth will be invited, according to a statement.

As the main event, the Straits Youth Heart-to-Heart Exchange was held in Fuzhou on Aug 6, at which the second batch of measures to build Fuzhou as a Straits Youth Development City was released.

In addition, the cooperation to build Straits Youth Development Cities was initiated, and the Declaration on Cooperation among Straits Youth Development Cities (Fuzhou Declaration) was read out by representatives from both sides of the strait.

Fuzhou has held 12 Straits Youth Festivals since 2013 to promote youth exchanges and integrated development, attracting at least 41,000 participants, and among them, more than 23,000 are Taiwan compatriots, and it was their first trip to the mainland for nearly half of them.

Beginning this year, the Straits Youth Festival has been upgraded to Straits Youth Day, pooling the wisdom of young people and injecting momentum into the integrated development of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

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HUNAN YUNENG CHOOSES MALAYSIA FOR ITS SOUTH EAST ASIAN LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURING HUB

From left to right:
1. Yang Berusaha Mr. Ten Wee Seong, Chief Executive Officer, Seri Pajam Development Group
2. Yang Berbahagia Dato' Haji Najmuddin Sharif Bin Sarimon, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Negeri Sembilan
3. Yang Berhormat Dato’ Mohd Zafir Bin Ibrahim, State Government Secretary, Negeri Sembilan
4. Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Bin Haji Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan
5. Yang Berusaha Mr. Liang Kai, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Hunan Yuneng New Energy Material Company, Limited
6. Yang Berhormat Tuan Teo Kok Seong, EXCO of Investment and Non-Muslim Affairs, Negeri Sembilan
7. Yang Berusaha Ms. Surayu Susah, Executive Director Manufacturing Development (Resource), MIDA
8. Yang Berusaha Mr. Ma Guodong, Chief Investment Officer, Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Company, Limited
9. Yang Berusaha Mr. Zhou Zhihui, Deputy General Manager, Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Company, Limited
10. Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Ten Ah Man, Group Executive Chairman, Seri Pajam Development Group

NEGERI SEMBILAN, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Leading Chinese battery manufacturer Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co., Ltd. ("Hunan Yuneng") has officially committed to establishing its first Southeast Asian manufacturing facility in Malaysia. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Negeri Sembilan and SPD Tech Valley Sdn. Bhd. on August 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's growing clean energy sector.

The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malaysia will be dedicated primarily to producing lithium battery cathode materials. This project represents Hunan Yuneng’s inaugural presence in Malaysia and expected to create over 200 new job opportunities, demonstrating the company’s commitment to Malaysia’s continuous economic development.

The MoU was formally signed between YBhg. Dato' Hj. Najmuddin Sharif Bin Sarimon, Chief Operating Officer of Invest NS, Mr. Liang Kai, Deputy CEO of Hunan Yuneng and Mr. Ten Wee Seong, CEO of SPD Tech Valley. The signing ceremony was witnessed by YAB Dato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Bin Harun, Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan, highlighting the strategic significance of this collaboration.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said, " This MoU marks a significant milestone that aligns perfectly with Malaysia's long-term industrial transformation plans under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. We've identified sustainability, innovation, and advanced technology as key pillars driving our nation’s growth, and this investment by the company aligns strongly with all these priorities. MIDA stands ready to support this project with our full range of facilitation services and ecosystem development initiatives. Having Hunan Yuneng's technical expertise, combined with strong local partnerships, puts Malaysia in an excellent position to strengthen our global clean energy value chain.”

Mr. Liang Kai, Deputy CEO of Hunan Yuneng, said, “Malaysia has successfully drawn a growing cluster of Chinese enterprises across the entire new-energy battery industry to establish operations. The forthcoming Malaysian facility will serve as Hunan Yuneng’s strategic springboard for expanding throughout Southeast Asia. Hunan Yuneng’s participation will materially strengthen Malaysia’s new-energy battery ecosystem, elevating the nation’s position as a comprehensive industry hub in the region.”

In Q12025, Malaysia approved RM89.8 billion in investments, with the manufacturing sector accounting for RM30.5 billion. Notably, the chemicals and chemical products sub-sector attracted RM4.2 billion, ranking third among contributors to manufacturing investment – a trend that underscores investor confidence in Malaysia’s industrial diversification.

For media enquiries, please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/BZPV7

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Puan Siti Halimaton Mohd. Rejab
Director, Chemical and Advanced Materials Division
Tel.: +603-2267 6701
Email: shalimaton@mida.gov.my

Hunan Yuneng
Name: Mr. Flynn Ma
Director of Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co., Ltd.
Email: flynn@hunanyuneng.com

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CIMB and CEO Action Network spotlights the success factors behind China’s green finance surge at CIMB’s Cooler Earth Sustainability Series

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Islamic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB”) and CEO Action Network (“CAN”) co-hosted a high- level dialogue to explore how Malaysia and ASEAN can draw lessons from China’s green finance journey. The event, held as part of CIMB’s The Cooler Earth Sustainability Series, brought together over 300 participants comprising CEOs from various industries, regulators, government- linked investment companies (“GLICs”) and CAN members.

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia and Interim Chair of the CAN Steering Committee, opened the session by emphasising the importance of using real-world insights in shaping locally focused actions to address climate change.
 
“Escalating climate risks highlight the growing importance of transition finance as a bridge to enable high-carbon, hard-to-abate sectors to shift towards more sustainable business models. There is much more to be done in operationalising green taxonomies and realigning market incentives to drive capital flows into sustainable initiatives,” said Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed.

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Islamic, highlighted how insights from China’s green finance journey could support ASEAN in developing bankable green portfolios and mobilising private capital.
 
“CIMB is committed to playing a catalytic role in ASEAN’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Malaysian corporates and financial institutions can gain valuable insights by studying China’s green financing strategies and tailoring them to our regional needs. By embedding sustainability at the core of our financial frameworks, we not only contribute to global environmental objectives but also open up new pathways for economic development. Embracing innovation and forward- looking approaches will help create a more resilient and inclusive future for both businesses and the communities we serve,” said Shahriman.
 
The session featured a keynote by Dr. Ma Jun, a globally recognised expert in green finance, who is Chairman of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (“CASI”) and President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (“IFS”). Dr. Ma has been instrumental in shaping some of the world’s most influential green finance frameworks, including China’s first green finance guidelines, the G20 Sustainable Finance roadmap, and the China–EU Common Ground Taxonomy. He was recently awarded the Hong Kong Medal of Honour for his outstanding contributions to green finance policy and development.

Dr. Ma shared how coordinated policy, market incentives and financial innovation have enabled China to future-proof its economy. China now generates over 60% of its installed power capacity from renewable sources and is on track to reduce coal power to just 5% by 2045–2050. Electric Vehicles (“EVs”) make up more than 50% of new car sales, with internal combustion engines potentially obsolete by 2030. China also dominates global battery production, with some technologies accounting for up to 90% of global output.

Dr. Ma highlighted how green finance was instrumental in this transition, with the majority of capital flowing into renewable energy, transport and manufacturing sectors to drive large-scale decarbonisation. Today, China is home to the world’s largest green finance market, with over RMB40 trillion (USD5.5 trillion) in outstanding green loans, RMB2.2 trillion (USD302 billion) in green bonds, and more than 1,000 green equity funds. Dr. Ma shared that out of the RMB487 trillion (USD66.9 trillion) needed for green investments in China over 30 years, about two-thirds can be financed through the existing green finance ecosystem, leaving one-third still to be funded, indicating the significant room for green and transition finance growth.
 
Dr. Ma also emphasised the importance of a coordinated approach across regulators, financial institutions and industry players. He shared practical examples from China where insurance solutions were used to de-risk green technologies and support bankability – including energy efficiency performance guarantees for buildings, revenue protection for renewable energy, and biodiversity-linked crop insurance in rural regions to protect the farmers.

“ESG in China is not just about managing risks, it is a long-term national strategy for competitiveness and financial resilience. ASEAN has the potential to benefit by adopting shared taxonomies like the China–EU Common Ground Taxonomy, improving cross-border carbon markets, and scaling green finance through product innovation and industry collaboration. With the right policy, financial and technical ecosystems in place, ASEAN can accelerate its transition and seize new growth opportunities. Business leaders should adopt the long-term view, noting that while ESG investments may involve short-term costs, as they are key to building competitiveness, innovation, and long-term value,” said Dr. Ma Jun.
 
The event was also supported by BoardRoom Group, NTT Data Payment Services, Impacto and Big Caring Group.

About CIMB

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM88.0 billion at 31 March 2025. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present in ASEAN nations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 592 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 31 March 2025. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

 
About CEO Action Network (CAN)

The CEO Action Network (CAN) is a coalition of over 70 Malaysian CEOs and Board members committed to sustainability advocacy, policy influence, and inclusive leadership. Founded in 2020, CAN drives cross- sector transformation through peer collaboration and real-world action. CIMB is a founding sponsor and active member of CAN, having co-conceptualised the network in 2020 together with its sustainability partner, Impacto.
 

Website: https://ceoactionnetwork.wixsite.com/home

SOURCE: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Group Corporate Communications
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
Name: Anis Azharuddin 
Email: anis.azharuddin@cimb.com 
Name: Kelvin Jude Muthu
​Email: kelvinjude.muthu@cimb.com 

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World’s First Digital Product Passport Universal Framework Launched Forging a New Digital Mutual Trust Foundation for Global Sustainable Development

BEIJING, Aug 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Symposium on International Cooperation for Digital Product Passport (DPP) and International Standards for Entire Lifecycle Management," organized by Zhongguancun Industry & Information Research Institute of Two-Dimensional Code Technology (ZIIOT), International Identification Code Industry Alliance (ICA), and the IEC 63538 Working Group, concluded successfully in Beijing. It unveiled the groundbreaking MA-DPP Universal Framework V1.0, an open international public good, providing standardized solutions for global supply chain digital transformation while seeking worldwide partners for joint implementation to facilitate smooth and stable global supply chains.

Built upon the IEC 63538 international standard "Life-cycle events: information models and services," MA-DPP Universal Framework will offer global foundational framework, cloud, and open interface services, providing unified, convenient, and trusted digital infrastructure for global supply chain collaboration, empowering all participants to jointly build a global DPP ecosystem.

Zhang Chao, Secretary-General of ICA and President of ZIIOT, likened it to a "digital utility tunnel" and a key tool to boost industrial chain resilience and green transformation, solving common challenges of data interconnection, mutual recognition, and sharing throughout lifecycles.

The symposium witnessed the debut of MA-STEEL-DPP Public Service Platform based on this framework, marking the official transition of DPP from theoretical innovation to industrial practice.

MA-DPP Global Ecosystem Partners Program was simultaneously initiated, aggregating industry leaders, technology solution providers, and localization service providers. Collaboration models include technology licensing, joint R&D, and market promotion, with over 20 renowned enterprises including Siemens already joining.

The event drew widespread international attention. Former European Parliament member Jo Leinen described it as "a critical milestone in global industrial digitalization, signaling a new stage of standardized, trust-based international cooperation." Rainer Schrundner, Chair of IEC/TC65, presented updates on EU DPP system and highlighted the pivotal role of IEC 63538 international standard, noting this framework would significantly enhance global supply chain connectivity. Olaf Wilmsmeier, Vice Chair of ETSI TG34, stated: "MA Identification System fully complies with all technical requirements of EU DPP and will strongly support the implementation of European Green Deal."

MA-DPP Universal Framework offers cutting-edge digital tools and new opportunities to participate in green supply chain development. ICA will accelerate international standard development, strengthen collaboration with industry leaders worldwide to promote localized implementation, and jointly inject strong momentum into advancing global sustainable development. 

International Identification Code Industry Alliance (ICA)
Gloria Wang
info@icacode.org
http://www.icacode.org

Photos:
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SOURCE: International Identification Code Industry Alliance (ICA)

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Cloudera Data Services Brings Private AI to the Data Center

 

Cloudera removes barriers to AI adoption by allowing organizations to run AI on their own data behind their firewall


SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today announced the latest release of Cloudera Data Services, bringing Private AI on premises and giving enterprises secure, GPU-accelerated generative AI capabilities behind their firewall. With built-in governance and hybrid portability, organizations can now build and scale their own sovereign data cloud in their own data center, eliminating security concerns. Cloudera is the only vendor that delivers the full data lifecycle with the same cloud-native services on-prem and in the public cloud.

Concerns about keeping sensitive data and intellectual property secure is a key factor for what holds back AI adoption from enterprises across industries. According to Accenture, 77% of organizations lack the foundational data and AI security practices needed to safeguard critical models, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. Cloudera directly addresses the biggest security and intellectual property risks of enterprise AI, allowing customers to accelerate their journey from prototype to production from months to weeks.

This release brings the benefits of Cloudera Data Services to an organization’s data center. Users can significantly reduce infrastructure costs and streamline data lifecycles, boosting data team productivity. They can also accelerate workload deployment, enhance security by automating complex tasks, and achieve faster time to value for AI deployment. In addition to improved practitioner experience and enterprise readiness, users now get cloud-native agility behind their firewall, allowing them to scale efficiently without sacrificing security.

As part of this release, both Cloudera AI Inference Service and AI Studios are now available in the data center. Both of these tools are designed to tackle the biggest barriers to enterprise AI adoption and have previously been available in cloud-only. This launch empowers organizations to accelerate AI adoption and securely build and run GenAI applications within the security of their own data center to keep sensitive intellectual property behind their firewall. Here’s how each offering delivers value on premises:

• Cloudera AI Inference services, accelerated by NVIDIA, on premises is one of the industry’s first AI inference services to provide embedded NVIDIA NIM microservice capabilities. Cloudera now brings its ability to streamline the deployment and management of large-scale AI models to the data center. This secure and scalable engine helps deploy and manage the AI production lifecycle, right in the data center, where data already securely resides.
• Cloudera AI Studios on premises democratizes the entire AI application lifecycle, offering low-code templates that empower teams to build and deploy GenAI applications and agents.

According to an independent "Total Economic Impact™" (or TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Cloudera, a composite organization representative of interviewed customers who adopted Cloudera Data Services on premises saw an 80% faster time-to-value for workload deployment, a 20% increase in productivity for data practitioners and platform teams, and overall savings of 35% from the modern cloud-native architecture. The study also highlighted significant operational efficiency gains, with some organizations improving hardware utilization from 30% to 70% and reporting they needed between 25% to more than 50% less capacity after modernizing.

“Historically, enterprises have been forced to cobble together complex, fragile DIY solutions to run their AI on-premises,” said Sanjeev Mohan, industry analyst. “Today the urgency to adopt AI is undeniable, but so are the concerns around data security. What enterprises need are solutions that streamline AI adoption, boost productivity, and do so without compromising on security.”

“Cloudera Data Services On-Premises delivers a true cloud-native experience on-premises, providing agility and efficiency without sacrificing security or control,” said Leo Brunnick, Cloudera’s Chief Product Officer. “This release is a significant step forward in data modernization, moving from monolithic clusters to a suite of agile, containerized applications.”

"BNI is proud to be an early adopter of Cloudera’s AI Inference service," stated Toto Prasetio, Chief Information Officer of BNI. "This technology provides the essential infrastructure to securely and efficiently expand our generative AI initiatives, all while adhering to Indonesia's dynamic regulatory environment. It marks a significant advancement in our mission to offer smarter, quicker, and more dependable digital banking solutions to the people of Indonesia."

This product is being demoed at Cloudera’s annual series of data and AI conferences, EVOLVE25, starting this week in Singapore. Register for EVOLVE25 to learn more about how Cloudera is delivering industry-leading data services anywhere enterprise data resides, to power AI everywhere.

To learn more about how Cloudera Data Services can accelerate AI adoption and execution, tune in to ClouderaNow on October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM CET, contact us directly or visit Cloudera AI Inference.

About Cloudera

Cloudera is the only data and AI platform company that large organizations trust to bring AI to their data anywhere it lives. Unlike other providers, Cloudera delivers a consistent cloud experience that converges public clouds, on-prem data centers, and the edge, leveraging a proven open-source foundation. As the pioneer in big data, Cloudera empowers businesses to apply AI and assert control over 100% of their data, in all forms, improving security, governance, and real-time and predictive insights. The world’s largest brands across all industries rely on Cloudera to transform decision-making and ultimately boost bottom lines, safeguard against threats, and even save lives.

To learn more, visit Cloudera.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X. Cloudera and associated marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cloudera, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact
Jess Hohn-Cabana
cloudera@v2comms.com

SOURCE: Cloudera, Inc.

Voxela Officially Launches Next-Generation AI Eldercare Solution “Voxela VCare Pro”

 

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Voxela, Inc. is pleased to announce the official release of its next-generation AI eldercare solution, “Voxela VCare Pro”. The revolutionary VCare Pro significantly reduces operational burdens for caregivers while dramatically enhancing the safety and quality of life for elders within care facilities.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806952676/en/

 

Key Features of Voxela VCare Pro:
https://www.voxela.ai/vcare/pro 
 

1. AI-Powered Automatic Incident Reports
   
   Upon detecting and notifying incidents such as falls, VCare Pro immediately analyzes the situation and automatically generates detailed, accurate incident reports. This significantly reduces the workload traditionally associated with manual reporting, allowing caregivers to focus more time and resources on resident care.
    
2. Incident Analytics Dashboard
   
   This visual dashboard analyzes incident data to identify trends and patterns clearly, enabling facilities to proactively predict and implement effective preventive measures, thus reducing the recurrence of accidents.
    
3. Virtual Check-In (Remote Monitoring)
   
   By reducing the need for periodic room visits, this function enables caregivers to perform real-time remote wellness checks. Staff can ensure residents’ safety through timely and targeted interventions, effectively minimizing unnecessary room visits and significantly reducing caregiver stress.

Transforming the Eldercare Industry:

By integrating VCare Pro, care facilities can reduce indirect care duties, allowing staff to dedicate more time to essential caregiving activities. VCare Pro significantly enhances operational efficiency, resulting in more comprehensive, attentive, and safer care for elderly residents. It reduces the time spent on manual documentation, physical inspections, and on-site verifications, thereby enhancing the quality of care environments.

Already Adopted by Many Facilities:

VCare Pro has been widely implemented and highly praised by numerous eldercare facilities for its innovative and practical benefits, clearly demonstrating its effectiveness and significant positive impact on operational outcomes.

Under Voxela’s vision, "Make Aging Beautiful," we remain committed to continuous innovation and creating solutions that address the real-world challenges of eldercare, shaping a brighter future for the caregiving industry.

For more details or demonstrations, please contact us directly at:
https://www.voxela.ai/contact/

About Voxela, Inc.:

Voxela, Inc., headquartered in Silicon Valley, offers advanced AI solutions designed to transform the eldercare industry, improving the safety, quality of life, and operational efficiency of eldercare facilities through cutting-edge technology.

https://www.voxela.ai 

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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806952676/en/

Contact

For inquiries, please contact: info@voxela.ai

Source : Voxela, Inc.

InvestKL Secures RM2.8 Billion in Investments in 1H 2025, Strengthening Greater KL as ASEAN’s Strategic Modern and Global Services Hub

Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, CEO of InvestKL 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- InvestKL has secured RM2.8 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2025, anchoring five new regional hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur and creating 1,197 high-skilled job opportunities. This achievement reinforces Greater KL’s rise as a strategic destination for global companies investing in high-value, innovation-driven services, a key pillar in Malaysia’s strategy for long-term economic resilience.

The new investments span sectors including IT infrastructure, consumer healthcare, materials science, financial asset servicing, and renewable energy. These hubs will serve as platforms for regional growth, advancing Malaysia’s position in the global services value chain.

The new regional establishments include:

· A Mainframe Centre of Excellence by the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, supporting mission-critical systems across key sectors.
· A Global Business Services Hub by a leading healthcare group, streamlining operations across Southeast Asia.
· A multifunctional Regional Hub by a global materials science and digital ID leader, driving advanced manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
· A Centre of Excellence offering asset servicing, compliance, and IT support by a leading financial services provider.
· A digital-first Global Services Hub by a top renewable energy player, powering green transformation and regional sustainability.

“These investments demonstrate continued confidence in Malaysia’s strong fundamentals and mark a milestone in enhancing the region’s ease of doing business,” said Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, CEO of InvestKL.

“As global companies adapt to evolving market conditions — including trade realignments and rising tariffs — Greater KL offers a future-ready ecosystem underpinned by robust infrastructure, world-class talent, and proactive government support. We are also seeing strong momentum in AI, digital, and technology-driven investments — a testament to Malaysia’s strategic focus on high-value, innovation-led activities that will ensure long-term competitiveness and economic resilience,” he added.

The 1,197 new jobs span regional, specialist, and support functions, with average executive salaries exceeding RM11,700 per month.

This milestone brings InvestKL’s cumulative achievements to over 150 global services hubs and 31,000 high-skilled jobs since inception, in line with the Madani Economic Framework, National Investment Aspirations (NIA), NIMP2030, and Malaysia’s 12th and upcoming 13th Malaysia Plans, all of which emphasise services-led growth, innovation, and inclusive development. 

About InvestKL
InvestKL is the lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). Guided by the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Economy framework, InvestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of modern and global services regional hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled executive jobs for Malaysians.

SOURCE: InvestKL

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Engku Nur Anis Adila
Director, Strategic Communications
Tel: +6019-2298346
Email: engku.adila@investkl.gov.my 

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