Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)

Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry or in short MITI is the main Ministry in Malaysia that champions Malaysian industries' transformation as well as the development of investment and trade policies. The Ministry's history started since the 1950's and it plays an important role in developing the Malaysian economic landscape - from an agri-based nation in the 60's to a nation driven by digitalisation, high-technology and sustainability now. MITI is also the focal point for Malaysian industry players from multiple manufacturing and services sectors to seek guidance and facilitation in Industry 4.0 and with their Certificate of Origin endorsement as well as Approved Permit application. MITI has 14 agencies under its purview and these agencies include MIDA, MATRADE, MPC, MIDF, EXIM Bank, MARii, MSI, Invest KL, Sirim Berhad, Standards Malaysia, HDC, MRM, NMIM and NAICO. Foreign companies or Government representatives keen to reach out to Malaysian industries or partners can reach out to MITI via its website or any of its social media channels.