Manufacturing in Malaysia: Licensing Requirements and Application Procedure with MIDA

In Malaysia, the manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the nation’s economic development. To regulate and facilitate growth in this sector, the Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), administers the issuance of manufacturing licences under the Industrial Coordination Act 1975 (‘ICA 1975’). A manufacturing licence is mandatory for certain manufacturing companies operating in Malaysia. The process is governed by a defined regulatory framework, eligibility criteria, procedural steps, and key legal considerations involved in obtaining a manufacturing licence from MIDA.

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Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry: Key Considerations for Foreign Investment

The escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing US-China rivalry, continue to have profound impact on the global semiconductor industry. In response, many semiconductor companies are actively seeking alternative manufacturing hubs to mitigate the disruptions and restrictions arising from these tensions. As the industry navigates through this shifting landscape, Malaysia has emerged as a key destination for strategic investment and expansion. In this article, we explore several key considerations that foreign investors should take into account when structuring investments in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.

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马来西亚半导体行业: 外商投资的实务指引

地缘政治局势持续演变,尤其中美之间的竞争不断加剧,正深刻影响全球半导体行业的发展路径。为应对此局势造成 的干扰和限制,众多半导体企业正加速推进制造基地的多元化布局。随着企业调整其战略,马来西亚逐渐崭露头角,成为投资和扩展的关键目的地。本文将探讨外国投资者在布局马来西亚半导体行业的投资时应重点关注的几个关键因素。

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An Overview of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal

The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (‘TAGS’) was established under Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (Act 840) (‘the Act’) as an accessible, and cost-effective alternative to civil courts for victims seeking redress for sexual harassment.

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美国对等关税 — 减轻影响与规范应对措施

美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于2025年4月2日对进口至美国的商品提高关税,该措施分为两个部分:

对所有进口至美国的商品征收单边基础关税10%(自2025年4月5日起实施);以及
“对等”及特定国家的关税,该关税率据称是根据美国与各国之间现有贸易逆差的状况分配(自2025年4月9日起生效)。
马来西亚的出口商品被征收24%的关税,相较于此前2.2%的贸易加权平均关税,关税提高的幅度相当之高。

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US Reciprocal Tariffs – Minimize Impact and Regulate Response

On 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a tariff hike on goods imported from other parts of the world into the United States of America, consisting of a unilateral baseline 10% on all imports to the US (implemented on 5 April 2025); and “Reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs, with rates purportedly assigned to each country based on the prevailing trade deficit between the US and that country (to take effect on 9 April 2025).

Malaysia was hit with a 24% tariff on its imports to the US, a significant increase from the previous 2.2% trade-weighted average tariff.

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Enhancing Market Fairness:  The need of a Merger Control Regime in Malaysia

In Malaysia, competition law is governed by the Competition Act 2010 (‘the CA 2010’). The Malaysia Competition Commission (‘MyCC’), established under CA 2010, aims to protect the competitive process for the betterment of Malaysian businesses and economy.

Malaysia’s competition law prohibits two main types of anti-competitive activity.

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The CPTPP and Promoting Transparency and Combating Corruption in Trade

Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) focuses on the transparency and anti-corruption measures adopted by the Parties, namely the 11 Countries that have ratified the CPTPP. This provision plays a crucial role in fostering trust and accountability in international trade and investment, particularly for countries like Malaysia.

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The CPTPP and Intellectual Property

The CPTPP contains a comprehensive chapter on IP, which sets a regional standard for the protection and enforcement of IP rights across the Asia-Pacific region. The chapter includes provisions in almost all categories of IP rights and builds on the framework established under existing international IP treaties, such as the agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the Berne Convention, which falls under Article 18.7 of CTPPP.

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