Malaysian Investment Development Authority

Malaysian Investment Development Authority
Lembaga Pembangunan Pelaburan Malaysia
(MIDA)
Malaysia Investment Development Authority
Agency overview
Formed1967 (1967)
Preceding agencies
  • Federal Industrial Development Authority
  • Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
Jurisdiction Government of Malaysia
HeadquartersMIDA Sentral, No.5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MottoInvest In Malaysia > Your Profit Centre In Asia
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Agency executives
Parent departmentMinistry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Child agencies
  • InvestKL
  • Invest Selangor
  • Invest Perak
  • Invest Kedah
  • Invest Penang
  • Invest Melaka
  • Invest Johor
  • Invest NS
  • Invest Pahang
Key document
  • Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Incorporation) Act 1965
Websitewww.mida.gov.my/home/

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Malay: Lembaga Pembangunan Pelaburan Malaysia), abbreviated MIDA, previously known as Malaysian Industrial Development Authority is the government's principal agency to oversee and drive investment into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Starting operations in 1967, MIDA was given the mandate to promote investments in the manufacturing and services sectors; and to advise the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on industry matters including the formulation of related policies.

MIDA assists companies which intend to invest in the manufacturing and services sectors, as well as facilitates the implementation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA include providing information on the opportunities for investments, as well as facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners.