1. DIALOGUE WITH BUSINESS COUNCILS 21 JANUARY 2011
REINVIGORATING AND TRANSFORMING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

2. PART 1:
MALAYSIA - OVERVIEW

3. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT GROWTH OF MALAYSIA, 2009 – 2011 (%)
Source: EIU Country Report January 2010, World Bank Malaysia Economic Monitor November 2010, IMF World Economic Outlook October 2010 and MOF Economic Report October 2010
Notes: 2009 (actual data), 2010 (estimates), 2011 (forecasts), MOF forecast Malaysia’s GDP growth will be %.
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA

4. TRADE PERFORMANCE OF MALAYSIA 2009 – 2011
Source: MOF Economic Report October 2010
Notes: 2009 (actual data), 2010 (estimates), 2011 (forecasts), US$1 = RM3.52
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA

5. MALAYSIA: INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 2009 – 2011 (%)
Source: EIU Country Report January 2011 and IMF World Economic Outlook October 2010
Notes: 2009 (actual data), 2010 (EIU estimates), (EIU forecasts)
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA

6. MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA
MITI DIRECTIONS IN 2011
MITI to continue capitalising opportunities in fast-growing markets and new markets.
FTAs expected to significantly enhance trade growth in 2011
Manufacturing sector - leading export sector with E&E products (the largest contributor to total exports by 40%). Other major exports include crude and refined petroleum, LNG, palm oil, chemicals and chemical products as well as machinery appliances and parts.
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA

7. MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA
MITI DIRECTIONS IN 2011
The services sector to leverage on healthcare, education, outsourcing services in manufacturing and ICT, construction, engineering services, and services for O&G.
Increasing the contribution of DDI with growth in FDI. Given the uphill challenges in the economic recovery globally, raising FDIs a big challenge, thus the need to raise DDI to stimulate growth.
Improving business environment, investment policies and other incentives in the country.
The 131 entry point projects under the ETP require both local and foreign investments. The Cabinet on 15 October 2010 approved the establishment of ETP Investment Committee to oversee investment-related issues under ETP.
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MALAYSIA

8. PART 2:
TRADE AND INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

9. Malaysia’s Trade Performance (2005 – Nov 2010)

10. TOP 5 TRADING PARTNERS China Japan USA Thailand Hong Kong
RM 73.7 Billion
RM 60.1 Billion
RM 55.8 Billion
Thailand
Hong Kong
RM 31.2 Billion
RM 29.7 Billion

11. Summary of Malaysia’s Global Trade
Jan - Nov 2010
(RM billion)
% Change (Jan - Nov 2010 / 2009)
2009 (RM billion)
Exports
582.26
16.8
553.3
Imports
481.72
22.8
434.9
Trade Balance
100.55
-5.4
118.4
Total Trade
1,063.98
19.4
988.2

12. MAJOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
USA
Japan
Hong Kong
RM 11.7 Billion
RM 4.0 Billion
RM 2.8 Billion
Singapore
Germany
RM 2.1 Billion
RM 1.9 Billion

13. APPROVALS IN MANUFACTURING
AND SERVICES SECTORS 2010
RM74.9 BILLION
3,317 PROJECTS
141,880 JOBS

14. PART 3:
MALAYSIA’S INTERNATIONAL RANKING

15. Malaysia’s International Ranking
1st
for Investor Protection
- Forbes Report 2009
3rd
Attractive Location for Outsourcing Destinations
- A.T. Kearney Global Services Location Index 2009
10th
Most Competitive Economy in 2010
- Institute Management of Development

16. IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook Ranking
2010
(n=58)
2009
(n=57)
2008
(n=55)
OVERALL RANKING
INDEX 10
87.228 18
77.162 19
73.199
Economic Performance
Government Efficiency
Business Efficiency
Infrastructure 8 9 4 25 9 19 13 26 8 19 14 25

17. World Bank Doing Business Ranking
2011
(n=183)
2010
(n=183)
2009
(n=178)
OVERALL RANKING 21 23 21
Starting a business
Dealing with construction permits
Employing workers
Registering property
Getting credit
Protecting investors
Paying taxes
Trading across borders
Enforcing contracts
Closing a business
113
108
N/A 60 1 4 23 37 59 55 88
109 61 86 1 4 24 35 59 57 76
105 54 81 1 4 21 31 60

18. Forbes Global CEO Conference (FGCC)
Annual conference organised by Forbes Asia.
Main aim: to enhance Malaysia’s position as an attractive business and investment destination through networking amongst the CEOs and business personalities.
FGCC 2009 (9th series of the Conference):
Held on September 2009 in Kuala Lumpur with the theme “GAME CHANGE”
Attended by 479 delegates (include 69 speakers, prominent businessmen, politicians)
FGCC 2011 (11th series of the Conference):
To be held on September 2011 in Kuala Lumpur
Proposed theme: AT THE CROSSROADS
Target of 400 delegates to attend FGCC 2011.

19. INITIATIVES TO REINVIGORATE AND TRANSFORM THE ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE
PEMUDAH
Established on 7 February 2007 EC
Oversee Regulatory Reforms to facilitate business
PEMANDU
Inclusive Public - Private Sector Collaboration
NEAC
Reports directly to the Prime Minister

20. PART 4:
TRADE AND ECONOMIC FACILITATION

21. Snapshots of Initiatives in 2010
Removed age limit for expatriates especially for those qualified and has valuable working experience;
Automatic Approval for expatriates with salaries of more than RM8,000;
Expatriates are allowed to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) status after living in Malaysia for 5 years; and
Foreign spouse of a Malaysian citizen can work or be involved in any form of business in Malaysia under Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSP).
Point System for Consideration of Entry Permit (Permanent Resident).
1. Facilitating Foreign Talent Into Malaysia
Established a One-Stop-Centre (OSC) at Local Authorities in Peninsular Malaysia to expedite approval of construction permits;
3 days to start a business from 11 days previously;
2 days to register a property from 41 days previously; and
Establishment of New Commercial Courts to expedite disposal of commercial cases.
2. Facilitating Business

22. Deregulation of Foreign Investments Committee (FIC) Guidelines
Announced by YAB Prime Minister
on 30 June 2009
The deregulation of FIC guidelines include:
The repeal of guidelines covering the acquisition of equity stakes, mergers and takeovers.
No equity conditions will be imposed on any share transactions. Investment made under relevant sector regulators, it will still be applicable.
Listed companies will no longer be subject to equity conditions post-IPO.
Upon IPO, the equity condition will be subsumed as part of the public spread requirement.

23. MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW (NSW)
NSW - one-stop trade facilitation portal that provides secure, safe and efficient electronic exchange of trade-related documents through a single point of entry to expedite smooth flow of information of goods for import, export or transit.
5 NSW services - operationalised since 19 November 2009 and available through MyTradelink online portal (
NSW implementation is under the purview of Ministry of finance (MOF) Malaysia.

24. e-Preferential Certificate of Origin (e-PCO)
NSW Services
Web-based application for online submission of Customs declaration.
Available at all Malaysian ports and entry points.
Web-based application for online approval of electronic Preferential Certificate of Origin by MITI.
MITI operates e-PCO for the following schemes:
ASEAN Industrial Cooperation (AICO);
Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT);
Free Trade Agreement (FTA);
ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA);
ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA);
Malaysia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA);
Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (MPCEPA);
Generalised System of Preferences (GSP); and
Certificate of Origin for Textiles.
e-Declare
e-Manifest
e-Payment
e-Permit
e-Preferential Certificate of Origin (e-PCO)
Web-based application that allows Shipping Agents to submit vessel information and cargo report to Customs.
Online duty payment service to Customs.
3 Modes of e-Payment:
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – supported by 8 banks. Available weekdays, 8:45am – 8:00pm;
DutyNet – provided by CIMB Bank Berhad (available 24/7); and
Financial Services Payment Gateway (FSPG) – web-based system connected to 3 banks (available 24/7).
Web-based application for online application and approval of import / export permits.
19 Permit Issuing Agencies (PIAs) including MITI are implementing e-Permit while 11 PIAs (8 PIAs from Sabah & Sarawak) will be connected to e-Permit.

25. PART 5:
LIBERALISATION OF SERVICES

26. WHERE ARE WE AND WHAT WE HAVE DONE?
Autonomous liberalisation (27 sub-sectors): announced by PM on 22 April 2009.
ASEAN: through progressive liberalisation under the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS). (70 per cent equity liberalisation to be undertaken by 2015 and logistics by 2013)‏.
WTO: through progressive liberalisation.
Bilateral and regional FTAs: through binding of GATS and GATS + commitments.
Liberalisation of services sector is currently being undertaken in:

27. WHERE ARE WE AND WHAT WE HAVE DONE?
ICT;
Telecommunication;
Health;
Education;
Tourism; and
Logistics.
Sectors in which commitments have been made across the board:

28. WHERE ARE WE AND WHAT WE HAVE DONE?
Increase contribution of services to GDP to 59.7 per cent in 2020 (non-government);
Achieve total investment of RM687.7 billion during the Plan period. Annually, RM45.8 billion; and
To attain overall growth of 7.5 per cent during the Plan period.
Targets in Industrial Plan for services ( ):

29. NEW ECONOMIC MODEL (NEM) AND TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN (RMK-10) :
WHERE DO WE GO?
8 of 12 NKEAs are related to services sector i.e. education, health, business services, wholesale and retail, oil & gas, tourism, financial and telecommunication.
Under 10th Malaysia Plan (RMK10), the services sector is targeted to contribute 61 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP) by 2015 and 65 per cent by 2020.
Continued liberalisation to attract more investments, professionals and technology as well as strengthen competitiveness.
focus given to services sector as it has potential to continue expanding and contribute significantly to economic growth.
NEW ECONOMIC MODEL (NEM) AND TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN (RMK-10) :

30. WHY?
Structural changes needed to sustain development and economic growth;
Private led initiatives to attract foreign investors;
To increase productivity and to attract and retain talent, companies and capital;
Developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as an engine of growth and innovation; and
To compete globally.

31. PART 6:
ASEAN

32. ASEAN
Malaysia’s engagement with ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners and the realisation of ASEAN Economic Community remains high priority.
Expansion of intra-ASEAN trade & investment.
Elimination of tariffs and NTBs.
Harmonisation of product standards and regulatory framework.
Creating a network of efficient industries and SMEs.

33. Services Liberalisation
Creating opportunities for services sector.
Reduction/elimination of barriers to all 4 modes of supply.
Enhance movement of skilled workforce in ASEAN.

34. Role of ASEAN Private Sector
Strengthening the role of existing ASEAN’s industry associations / clubs and business councils (Example; ABAC, EABC, ACCI etc.)
inputs on current problems and issues related to development of business and investment in ASEAN.
To encourage co-operation between the private sector/companies.
To promote joint ventures in specific sectors of common interests.
To utilise the expertise of the councils’ members to identify and develop opportunities for SMEs

35. PART 7:
MALAYSIA’S FTAs

36. ASEAN FTAs
Strengthening linkages through ASEAN Plus FTAs and key trading partners:
ASEAN (570 million population)
ASEAN+China (1.9 billion population)
ASEAN+Korea (618.2 million population)
ASEAN+Japan (697.8 million population)
ASEAN+India (1.7 billion population)
ASEAN (595.5 million population) +Australia-NZ

37. MALAYSIA’S FTA INVOLVEMENT
STATUS/TYPE
REGIONAL
BILATERAL
CONCLUDED
Regional: 6
Bilateral: 5
Total: 11
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
ASEAN-China
ASEAN-Republic of Korea
ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive
Economic Partnership or AJCEP
(Trade in Goods)
ASEAN-India (Trade in Goods)
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand
Malaysia-Japan Economic
Partnership Agreement
(MJEPA)
Malaysia-Pakistan
Comprehensive Economic
(MPCEPA)
Malaysia-New Zealand Free
Trade Agreement (MNZFTA)
Malaysia-Chile Free
Trade Agreement (MCFTA)
Malaysia-India
Cooperation Agreement
(MICECA)
UNDER NEGOTIATIONS
Regional: 3
Bilateral: 4
Total: 7
ASEAN-Japan (Investment and
Services)
ASEAN-India (Investment and Services)
Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic
Partnership (TPP)
Malaysia-Australia
Malaysia-Turkey
Malaysia-EU
UNDER
INITIATION
Regional: 2
Bilateral: 2
Total: 3
ASEAN+3 (Japan, China and Korea)
ASEAN+6 (Japan, China, Korea,
Australia, New Zealand and India)
Malaysia-Bangladesh
Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC)

38. Significant Achievements
Malaysia started recording trade surplus with Japan since 2009, reversing the trade imbalance trend. A result of the implementation of MJEPA and AJCEP.
In 2010, Malaysia recorded a trade surplus with China for the first time since the implementation of the ACFTA.
Significant increase in trade with non-traditional trading partners i.e. trade with Pakistan has been averaging 30% increase since implementation of MPCEPA.
Investments from Japan increased from RM5.6 billion in 2008 to RM7.0 billion in 2009.
Malaysia benefiting from cooperation projects e.g MAJAICO.

39. PART 8:
FACILITATING EXPORT CONTROL

40. MITI’S as custodian of the STA
THE STRATEGIC TRADE ACT 2010 Facilitating Trade in a Secure Trading Environment
MITI’S as custodian of the STA
Focal point – Strategic Trade Secretariat in MITI
WHY?
To fulfill requirements of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540)
Curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) through control over export, transit, transshipment, brokering and other activities of:
strategic items (goods and intangible technology)
unlisted items

41. TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
1 January 2011
Operationalisation of the STA
Export permits issued for Category 0 item
Nuclear Materials, Facilities and Equipment by AELB
10 June 2010
Gazette of the Act
1 July 2011
STA provisions enforced for all strategic items
31 December 2010
Gazette of Regulations and Orders
1 April 2011
Enforcement of STA provisions for Category 0 item
Export permits for Military Items and Category items by relevant authority – MITI, AELB, Pharmaceutical Services Department & MCMC

42. KNOW YOUR PRODUCTS AND ENGAGE WITH US NOW
Strategic Items include:
military items (Category ML)
dual-use items:
nuclear materials, facilities and equipment (Category 0)\
special materials and related equipment (Category 1)
materials processing (Category 2)
electronics (Category 3)
computers (Category 4)
telecommunications and information security (Category 5)
sensors and lasers (Category 6)
navigation and avionics (Category 7)
marine (Category 8)
aerospace and propulsion (Category 9)
Strategic Items List and procedures to register and apply for export permits are available on MITI’s website

43. PART 9:
INVESTMENT FACILITATION

44. INDUSTRIAL POLICY DIRECTION IN 2011
Implementation of related EPPs under E&E and NKEA eg
developing integrated circuit design firms
Increasing the number of silicon producers
Creating conducive investment environment through business facilitation and addressing companies’ issues and concerns
2011
Further liberalisation of manufacturing sector through:
Commitments in various FTAs; and
Review of import licensing, e.g. review on APs

45. INDUSTRIAL POLICY DIRECTION IN 2011 (cont..)
Promotion of high value-added, high technology and capital-intensive activities
Monitor and facilitate implementation of mandatory standards
2011
Support establishment/formulation of standard to promote production of high quality, international standard compliance and competitive products for global market

46. INVESTMENT FACILITATION
National Committee on Investment (NCI)
Established to evaluate and approve investment projects in real time
Special Task Force on Investment
To coordinate investment promotion activities and statistical information among regional corridors
Corporatisation
To transform MIDA as an effective investment promotion agency to compete and attract quality investments

47. QUALITY INVESTMENT Quality Investment (FDI & DDI) High Value Added
Strong Linkages with Domestic Industries
R&D & Design
Capital Intensive
High Value Added
Export Oriented
GNI Impact
Skills Intensive
High Income Jobs
Knowledge Intensive
High Technology

48. PART 10:
ROLE OF BUSINESS COUNCILS

49. ROLE OF BUSINESS COUNCIL (BC) IN PROMOTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT
undertake joint promotion activities with MITI and agencies
facilitate delegation exchange visits
provide assistance in identifying potential investors
organise regular dialogues
organise regular Joint Business Council Meeting
targeted networking
Engage influential business community and captain of industry to be part of BC’s activities
Participate and use platform such as the JTC to raise issues which impede trade and investment, as well as to propose collaborations

50. ROLE OF BUSINESS COUNCIL (BC) IN PROMOTING TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Help co-chair Task Force/Working Committees
active identification & dissemination of business & investment opportunities
establish of regional linkages for information & resource sharing purposes
disseminate information to counterparts in their home country
Information sharing between BCs and
MITI/other agencies
Other forms of collaboration
OPEN FOR DISCUSSION……

51. THANK YOU