SELANGOR INVESTMENT FORUM (SIF) 2026 CONNECTS INVESTORS WITH STRATEGIC PROJECTS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Selangor Investment Forum (SIF) 2026 Connects Investors With Strategic Projects And Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Investment Forum (SIF) 2026 took place yesterday as part of the 10th Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The forum brought together more than 300 participants including investors, industry leaders and key stakeholders, to explore strategic projects and investment opportunities in Selangor.

The forum opened with Welcome Remarks by YB Tuan Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Mobility, who highlighted Selangor’s strategic advantages amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains.

The programme continued with special remarks by YBhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). The programme also featured a Malaysia Investment Spotlight: Where Capital is Moving session presented by Mr. Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer of JLL Malaysia Real Estate, offering perspectives on investment trends and capital flows.

Another key session focused on the Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS-2) presented by Pn. Siti Nadira Binti Mohd Nor Assistant Director, Macro and Privatization Section, State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN). The session outlined Selangor’s long-term economic development priorities and highlighted the importance of aligning investment strategies with the state’s development direction.

The forum also addressed the practical requirements of establishing and expanding business operations in Malaysia through a technical session titled “Navigating Investment Approvals in Malaysia: Regulatory Processes and Technical Requirements”. The session cover SPEED Selangor by UPEN Selangor, Free Industrial Zones (FIZ), Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Licensed Manufacturing Warehouses (LMW) by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Certificates of Origin by MITI and Investment Incentives in Malaysia: Opportunities for Investors by MIDA.

The afternoon programme featured the Investable Projects Presentation Session: Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Strategic Projects by Selangor GLCs. The session showcased potential investment and collaboration opportunities through by Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation), the Kita Selangor Rail Line by UPEN Selangor and the Selangor Agenda for Green Economy (SAGE) by Worldwide Holdings Berhad.

The International Chambers Fireside Chat, themed Investor Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges for Investing in Selangor and Malaysia brought together representatives from international business chambers, Ms. Kati Ferry, Chief Executive Officer EU- Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAM Malaysia); YBhg. Dato’ Siobhan Das, Chief Executive Officer, American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Malaysia) and Mr. Hakeem Yang, Vice National President, Taiwan Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Malaysia (TWCHAM). Moderated by YBhg. Datin Christina Cheah, Country Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking, UOB Malaysia, the discussion explored investor perspectives on the business environment, supply chain integration, talent development, cross-border logistics and operational challenges faced by foreign companies establishing and expanding their presence in Malaysia.

The forum also scheduled to feature the Launch of the Malaysia Digital Location Recognition (MDLR) initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), marking a step towards strengthening Selangor’s digital investment ecosystem. The MDLR initiative provides a structured framework for recognising strategic digital locations under three categories: MD Hub, MD Nexus and MD Tech Zone. The framework aims to strengthen Malaysia’s digital ecosystem through quality infrastructure, innovation-driven environments and investment-ready locations.

Through this strategic collaboration, Selangor becomes the first state to embark on the MDLR initiative at the state level under the distinctive brand of MDLR@Selangor. This initiative reflects Selangor’s commitment to building a more visible, connected and investment-ready digital ecosystem.

To date, 26 buildings across Selangor have achieved MD Nexus recognition, positioning the state among Malaysia’s leading states in terms of the concentration of MD Nexus-recognised premises. In addition, 2 co-working spaces in Selangor have received MD Hub recognition.

The initiative also creates opportunities for closer collaboration between Invest Selangor and MDEC to identify suitable locations, enhance their readiness and investment value propositions, and facilitate engagement among investors, property developers, ecosystem partners and relevant government agencies.

SIF 2026 ended with “In Conversation with YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Dato’ Menteri Besar Selangor (Chief Minister of Selangor) sponsored by OCBC. The session explored Selangor’s role as a gateway to ASEAN and the state’s strategic direction under the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2) 2026–2030, with a focus on investment and industrial development.

The session highlighted RS-2’s six missions and 98 initiatives, with a target of RM330 billion in investments, focusing on five key sectors: electrical and electronics, aerospace, automotive, digital, and creative industries. It also underscored Selangor’s investment performance, with RM70.0 billion in approved investments across 835 projects in the first half of 2026, representing a 101% increase compared with the corresponding period last year, with the digital sector as a key contributor. The discussion further touched on efforts to strengthen the state’s economic resilience, including the RM355.06 million Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package, supported by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Through SIF 2026, Invest Selangor continues to strengthen its role in facilitating investment by connecting businesses with relevant government agencies, strategic projects and industry stakeholders. By bringing together policy insights, regulatory guidance, project opportunities and international investor perspectives, the forum supports informed investment decisions and helps create pathways for business expansion and sustainable economic growth in Selangor.

For programme details and updates, visit www.selangorsummit.com or follow @selangorsummit on social media.

About Invest Selangor

Invest Selangor Berhad is the Selangor State Government’s investment promotion agency, facilitating business growth and investment opportunities in Malaysia’s most developed and competitive state. As a one-stop centre, it provides advisory services, market insights, and facilitation for local and international investors looking to establish or expand in Selangor—the gateway to ASEAN.

With a strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and a thriving business ecosystem, Selangor continues to attract high-value investments across diverse industries, reinforcing its position as Malaysia’s economic powerhouse. Since 1999, Invest Selangor has successfully facilitated over 7,069 manufacturing projects, contributing to the creation of 508,316 jobs and securing more than RM256.6 billion in investments.

Invest Selangor also drives the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and the Selangor Aerospace Summit (SAS), key platforms connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across ASEAN and beyond. Through strategic initiatives, it remains committed to a resilient, sustainable, and innovative economy, reinforcing Selangor as the preferred destination for global investors.

For Selangor investment enquiries, please visit www.investselangor.my

SOURCE: Invest Selangor Berhad​

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