MIDA CONNECTS CAPITAL WITH IDEAS TO POWER MALAYSIA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) brought together more than 180 senior investors and decision makers at its Investment Pitching Day 2025 on 2 September 2025, creating a dynamic showcase that bridges capital with investment-ready projects to accelerate Malaysia’s transformation into a regional hub for innovation and advanced industries.

The event brought together institutional investors, Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), venture capital firms, private equity funds, financial institutions, and developers, underscoring MIDA’s pivotal role in unlocking strategic investments, strengthening local ecosystems, and advancing regional connectivity.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, emphasised the critical need for public-private collaboration in his welcome address, “We are here to foster meaningful partnerships that can propel Malaysia into the next phase of economic growth. This platform is designed to connect companies with the right investors, ensuring that great projects get the full support they need to scale-up. The MADANI Economy Framework and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 are our guiding principles for building an inclusive, equitable, and competitive economy, and today’s event is one step toward achieving that vision.”

The morning session spotlighted Economic Accelerator Projects (EAP) along the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) corridor, with investment-ready ventures from Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor. These projects are poised to catalyse regional development and deliver long-term impact for local communities.

In the afternoon, the inaugural PrimePitch session showcased five (5) companies, namely, Jardin Pharma, Biocon Biologics, Novugen Oncology, Longe Medikal, and Remedi Innovations – representing high-value opportunities in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Their pitches drew strong investors’ interest in Malaysia’s growing healthcare and life sciences sector.

Lively Q&A sessions reflected strong appetite for scalable ventures, with seasoned broadcaster Mr. Nizal Mohammad keeping discussions engaging throughout the day.

Closing the event, Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director of Investment Promotion at MIDA, remarked “Today wasn’t just about pitching ideas. It was about planting the seeds for lasting partnerships that will propel Malaysia into its next phase of economic growth. We are focused not only on scaling up local companies, but also on inviting foreign investments to strengthen the ecosystem and ensure Malaysia remains a prime investment destination. We believe in building stronger local players who can compete globally and drive sustainable growth." 

The MIDA Investment Pitching Day 2025 marks the first in a new series of targeted pitching platforms linking businesses with strategic investors to advance Malaysia’s ambition of becoming ASEAN’s hub for innovation, sustainability and advanced industries. 

About MIDA 

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). MIDA plays a pivotal role in driving investments into Malaysia’s manufacturing and services sectors. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices, facilitating Malaysia’s position as a hub for innovation and high-value, knowledge-based industries. For more information, visit www.mida.gov.my and follow MIDA on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. 

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar
Director, Domestic Investment Division
Tel: +603-2267 3685
Email: sukri@mida.gov.my 

--BERNAMA