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The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has started 2026 by focusing more on domestic investment, emphasizing execution and prioritizing results over approvals for a more people-oriented investment strategy.
MIDA’s Chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz emphasized that in 2026, the focus will be on transforming approved investments into actual projects, quality jobs, and stronger local supply chains, despite stagnant global capital flows and rising regional competition.
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“The emphasis must now shift from headline numbers to delivery, noting that domestic investors accounted for 55% of approved investments in the first nine months of 2025, yet many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain unaware of available government support.
“Approvals alone do not build industries. What matters is execution — real projects, real jobs and real impact for Malaysian families,” he said, adding that closing the awareness gap among local businesses is critical to expanding middle-class opportunity.
Tengku Zafrul announced key initiatives to enhance execution and boost domestic investments, including the nationwide expansion of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre, after addressing over 27,000 investor issues in 2025.
MIDA will launch the New Incentive Framework in the first quarter of 2026, focusing on outcomes like automation, technology upgrades, decarbonisation, and talent development.
“Through #InvestLokal, MIDA will spotlight Malaysian SME growth stories, repositioning itself as a closer partner to domestic investors. At the same time, MIDA’s regional flagship programmes will promote ecosystem-based investment across all states, connecting firms with anchor investors and new market opportunities through stronger collaboration with state governments.
“Complementing these efforts, the Investment Coordination Platform will continue to help Malaysian companies bridge financing gaps and prepare for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, while the upcoming One-Stop Portal will unify approvals across federal and state agencies to streamline processes and enhance the ease of doing business,” Tengku Zafrul said.
MIDA emphasizes that execution, inclusivity, and mobilizing domestic capital will shape the country’s investment strategy.
