1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN MALAYSIA 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN MALAYSIA TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.6 THE MARKET.12 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN MALAYSIA.22 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.25 CONTACT US.31 KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT Busi

2、ness Sweden in Malaysia Victor man,Amanda Khoo,Kelly Chung Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia Embassy of Sweden in Malaysia Front cover photo credited to FK as the architect of Merdeka 118 copyright 2025 Team Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD Malaysias diverse economy and multilingual workforce contribu

3、te significantly to its global competitiveness and ease of doing business.With a dynamic ecosystem supported by pro-business policies,a strong manufacturing hub and targeted tax incentives,Malaysia continues to be an attractive market for Swedish companies seeking growth and regional expansion.In re

4、cent years,the ASEAN region has become increasingly interconnected,offering enhanced regional integration and trade access opportunities.With Malaysia and the European Union resuming free trade negotiations after a 12-year hiatus marks an important step forward.A free trade deal would present new op

5、portunities for Swedish businesses by strengthening global supply chains,increasing investment flow and boosting export opportunities.At the same time,Malaysias ASEAN chairmanship presents a pivotal moment to advance regional cooperation and push back against rising protectionism,positioning Malaysi

6、a as a gateway for businesses expanding and entering the region.Malaysia is actively developing domestic strategies to improve the countrys competitiveness and achieve high-income status.Guided by policy frameworks such as the New Industrial Master Plan(NIMP)and National Energy Transition Roadmap(NE