Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA : Resources

Some useful addresses, phone numbers and publications for doing business in Malaysia:

OFFICIAL FOREIGN OFFICES

Embassy of Malaysia

2401 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20008

(202) 328-2700

The Embassy of Malaysia can answer questions about visa requirements and advice about business and trade issues.

Malaysian Consulate

350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 621-2991

The local office of the Malaysian Consulate can assist with common questions; other questions may be referred to the Malaysian Embassy. A consul investment official can provide basic information about doing business in Malaysia.

Malaysian Trade Commissioner

Malaysian Consulate, Commercial Section

350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 400

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 617-1000

The trade commissioner can provide detailed information about industrial and investment opportunities in Malaysia.

U.S. Embassy

376 Jalan Tun Razak

Kuala Lumpur 50444

(60-3) 248-9011

After-hours emergency number:

(60-3) 248-9409

TRADE CONTACTS

These agencies can assist businesses or offer locations and special incentives.

American Business Consul

Unit 15-01 Level 15

Amoda 22 Jalan Imbi

Kuala Lumpur 55100

(60-3) 248-2407

Fax (60-3) 243-7682

American Assn. of Malaysia

241-B Jalan Ampang

Kuala Lumpur 50450

(60-3) 248-9211

Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Block 10 Jalan Duta

Kuala Lumpur 50622

(60-3) 254-0033

Malaysian Industrial Development Authority

Wisma Damansara, 3rd-6th Floors

Jalan Semantan

Kuala Lumpur 50720

(60-3) 255-3633

Fax (60-3) 255-7970

Ministry of Finance

Block 9, 10th Floor

Government Offices Complex

Jalan Duta

Kuala Lumpur 50592

(60-3) 254-6000

Fax (60-3) 255-6264

Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs

Bangunam KUWASA 16th-20th Floors

Jalan Raja Laut

Kuala Lumpur 50350

(60-3) 293-3733

Fax (60-3) 291-1157

Bank Negara Malaysia

Jalan Dato Onn

Kuala Lumpur 50480

(60-3) 298-8044

Fax (60-3) 291-2990

MALAYSIAN STATES

Some of Malaysia’s 13 federated states have industrial centers for investment and trade. Here are two.

Kedah State Economic Development Corp.

Wisma PKNK, 14th Floor

Jalan Sultan Badlishah

Alor Setar 05710

Kedah Darul Aman

(60-4) 712-455

Fax (60-4) 712-957

Perak State Economic Development Corp.

Wisma Wan Mohamed

Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab

Ipoh 30904

Perak Darul Ridzuan

OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS

In 1989, Malaysia made the island of Labuan a free port and International Offshore Financial Center for offshore banking and investment.

Labuan Development Authority

Wisma Oceanic, Level 11

Jalan O.K.K. Awang Besar

Federal Territory of Labuan 87007

(60-87) 417-863

Fax (60-87) 417-861

Sources: Europa Publications; Malaysian Industrial Development Authority; U.S. State Department.