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ADCN / MDBC: Malaysia – City of Opportunity 2023

MDBC is the leading membership organization based in Malaysia that supports Dutch, Malaysian, and international businesses through its extensive network, events, information sharing, business – matching, and synergies between its members. For interested Dutch entrepreneurs looking to enter the Malaysian / ASEAN / Asian market, MDBC serves as the business partner, providing a soft landing and allowing members to hit the ground running.

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PREMIUM PARTNER NEWS

Shell: Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2025 Seeks The Nation’s Best Entrepreneurs
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SD Guthrie: EcoWorld, SD Guthrie and NS Corporation Ink Partnership to Develop Landmark Industrial Park
Unilever: How AI and e-commerce tools are transforming emerging market retail
AkzoNobel / Signify: AkzoNobel and Signify extend relationship to paint a brighter future
Hibiscus Petroleum: 20-year PSC extension key enabler for developing new wells, processing gas from nearby assets
Unilever: New digital manufacturing system unlocks factory productivity

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BUSINESS SERVICES
MDBC assists members and newcomers to the Malaysian market on issues related to setting up a company or a representative office here. We keep members up to date on the latest developments in the business world and members’ news.

REPRESENTATION
MDBC serves as a link to other bilateral Business Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and various government institutions. We also look into combined efforts for representation at exhibitions and into commercial partnerships with Malaysian and Dutch government authorities on behalf of our members.

NETWORKING
Through our regular (monthly) events, members are able to develop good business contacts with the Dutch – Malaysian business community in Malaysia, as well as with other foreign companies, Malaysian counterparts and government bodies.

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Latest News

Malaysia’s March IPI rises 3.2% year-on-year, led by manufacturing and mining

Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) recorded year-on-year growth of 3.2% in March, driven by the output growth of the manufacturing and mining sectors. Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said in a statement today the increase was contributed by output growth in the manufacturing and mining sectors… Read more

MITI to be sole issuer of certificates of origin for exports to US starting May 6

Starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will be the sole issuer of certificates of origin for exports to the US to prevent illicit transshipment through Malaysia. Issuance of such certificates by business councils, chambers or associations appointed by Miti will cease immediately, according to the ministry’s… Read more

February manufacturing sector sales hit RM153.1 billion, up 4.7% year-on-year

The sales value of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector reached RM153.1 billion in February 2025, a year – on – year improvement of 4.7% (January 2025: 3.5%). Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said, “The growth in sales value within the manufacturing sector was mainly driven by the food,… Read more