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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

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Dutch Lady Milk Industries (DLMI): DLMI Shines as a 2025 Top Employer in Malaysia!
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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.

INFORMATION
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Latest News

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

Malaysia in good position to negotiate with US on tariffs, says MARC Ratings

Malaysia is in a good position to negotiate with the US on the sweeping tariff increase that has since been temporarily put on hold, MARC Ratings said on Thursday. US’ reciprocal tariffs could trigger a “constructive negotiation” akin to the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement into the… Read more

ASEAN Economic Ministers Stand United on ‘Negotiate, not retaliate’ Approach

A Special ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting was convened on 10 April 2025 to discuss the impact of the recent Announcement of Reciprocal Tariffs by the United States (US) on 2 April 2025. The Special AEM was attended by the Economic Ministers of all ASEAN Member States and Timor Leste,… Read more