InvestKL secures RM2.8bil in 1H2025, anchors five global hubs in Greater Kuala Lumpur
With Southeast Asia's demand for smart, sustainable infrastructure rising sharply, Greater Kuala Lumpur is positioning itself as a regional nerve centre for global companies seeking agility, innovation, and long-term growth in an increasingly complex world.
The latest wave of investments spans strategic growth sectors, including IT infrastructure, consumer healthcare, materials science, financial services, and renewable energy, signalling deepening investor confidence in Greater KL's world-class ecosystem of talent, infrastructure, and proactive governance.
"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, chief executive officer of InvestKL, in a statement.
The new hubs include a mainframe centre of excellence by the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, supporting mission-critical systems across finance, healthcare, and logistics; a global business services (GBS) hub by a consumer healthcare giant, streamlining Southeast Asia operations; and a multifunctional regional hub by a global leader in materials science and digital identity, boosting advanced manufacturing and smart supply chains.
The others are a financial centre of excellence offering asset servicing, regulatory compliance, and IT support across Asia-Pacific, and a digital-first services hub by a top renewable energy company, powering sustainability and green transformation efforts across the region.
The new roles span regional, specialist, and support functions, with average executive salaries exceeding RM11,700 per month, underscoring Malaysia's growing appeal for knowledge-intensive and high-paying jobs.
"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," Azmi said.
"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.
These latest commitments bring InvestKL's cumulative tally to over 150 global services hubs and 31,000 high-skilled jobs since its inception – advancing national goals under the Madani Economic Framework, National Investment Aspirations, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, and the 12th and upcoming 13th Malaysia Plans.
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