Malaysia and South Korea Enter New Phase of Economic Partnership
MIDA and MATRADE highlight growing investment and trade opportunities for South Korean companies in Malaysia.
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Malaysian officials Redzuan Abd Rahman and Mohamad Termizi HJ Piee stated that economic ties between Malaysia and South Korea have entered a new phase, offering vast opportunities for South Korean companies to use Malaysia as a gateway to ASEAN.
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South Korean companies have invested US$11.7 billion across more than 400 projects in Malaysia as of 2025.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director Redzuan Abd Rahman and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) trade commissioner Mohamad Termizi HJ Piee said the two countries’ economic relationship had entered a new phase, with growing opportunities for South Korean companies to leverage Malaysia as both an investment destination and a gateway to the wider Asean market.
“Malaysia and South Korea have built a strong and enduring economic partnership over the past several decades,” Redzuan said. “We believe the greatest opportunities lie in deepening collaboration in industries that are shaping the future of our economies.”
According to MIDA, South Korean companies have implemented investments totalling US$11.7 billion across more than 400 projects in Malaysia as of 2025, creating nearly 50,000 jobs. Those investments span chemicals, transport equipment, electrical and electronic products, petroleum products and basic metals.
Redzuan highlighted that the two countries’ respective national development strategies were highly complementary, explaining that while South Korea continued to advance its leadership in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, mobility, batteries and green technologies, Malaysia was implementing the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy and the National Energy Transition Roadmap “to accelerate industrial transformation towards higher-value, innovation-driven and sustainable industries”.
This strong strategic alignment presents significant opportunities for deeper Malaysia-South Korea collaboration in investment, technology and industrial partnerships, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a strategic destination for South Korean companies seeking regional growth.
Questions ouvertes
- Which specific new projects will South Korean firms launch in Malaysia?
- What is the timeline for realizing upcoming bilateral investments?
