Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Malaysia
08 Jan 2025Announces new incentive package for the Johor-Singapore SEZ
On 7 January 2025, Malaysia announced an incentive package for the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS–SEZ), following the signing of the agreement for the JS–SEZ on the same day. Under this package, a special corporate tax [...]
Malaysia
03 Dec 2024Adopts new incentives to attract foreign investment
On 3 December 2024, the Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) of Malaysia approved the 2025 Budget, which includes the Investment Incentive Framework. Under this framework, multinational enterprises (MNEs) can claim double tax deductions on expenses [...]
Malaysia
22 Apr 2024Unveiled a Golden Pass scheme to attract unicorns and venture capitalists
On 22 April 2024, the Government of Malaysia launched the 'Golden Pass' scheme to attract unicorn start-ups and venture capitalists (VCs), positioning the country as a premier business hub in Southeast Asia. This initiative is designed [...]
Malaysia
25 Aug 2023Introduces a Special Financial Zone in Forest City to attract foreign investment
On 25 August 2023, the Government of Malaysia announced the introduction of a Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Forest City, aimed at boosting investment. The SFZ is meant to lower the cost of doing business by offering several incentives [...]
Malaysia
14 Jul 2023Announces the adoption of the Strategic Investor Pass (SIP)
On 14 July 2023, the Government of Malaysia announced the adoption of the Strategic Investor Pass (SIP) for investors to enter Malaysia on a multiple-entry basis. Through this facilitation, strategic investors identified by the Malaysian [...]
Malaysia
05 Apr 2023Announced the establishment of an FDI monitoring committee
On April 5, 2023, the Malaysian Government announced the establishment of a committee to oversee investments. This committee, facilitated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), aims to monitor the execution of [...]
Malaysia
11 Oct 2019Relaxes foreign property ownership
As part of the Budget 2020, the Finance Minister announced the lowering of the RM 1 million threshold on foreign property ownership to address the country’s property overhang. In particular, 1) The foreign ownership threshold has [...]
Malaysia
20 Jan 2014Malaysia's National Automotive Policy 2014
Malaysia announced its National Automotive Policy 2014 which is to promote a competitive and sustainable domestic automotive industry and to make Malaysia the regional automotive hub for energy efficient vehicles. An exemption of excise [...]
Malaysia
23 Apr 2010Deregulation of property acquisition by foreign interests
The Foreign Investment Committee(FIC) will only process transactions involving the dilution of Bumiputera (Malay indigenous people) interests and/or Government interests in properties valued at RM 20 million and above. All other property [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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