“MITI secures RM450m potential investments from the Netherlands, boosting Malaysia’s semiconductor, E&E and machinery sectors.”
Kuala Lumpur, 08th September 2025, 02.10pm – Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has secured RM450 million in potential investments in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and machinery sectors during its recent Trade and Investment Mission to the Netherlands.
MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the prospective investments are expected to strengthen Malaysia’s high-technology manufacturing base, create skilled employment opportunities, and foster research and development (R&D) collaboration in semiconductor technologies, renewable energy, and Industry 4.0 applications.
“By aligning with our Dutch strategic partners and attracting RM450 million in potential investments, we are accelerating the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and moving closer to our target of RM500 billion in high-value semiconductor and E&E investments by 2030,” Tengku Zafrul said in a statement today.
Strengthening Malaysia–Netherlands Semiconductor Collaboration
During the mission, Tengku Zafrul met with key Dutch industry players including the Brabant Regional Development Cooperation, East Netherlands Development Agency, and Brainport Industries — organisations central to the Netherlands’ semiconductor ecosystem.
The discussions focused on enhancing industrial partnerships, strengthening supply chain resilience, and creating mutually beneficial opportunities across high-value technology sectors such as semiconductors, precision engineering, automation, and advanced electronics.
A key highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the Semiconductor Industry between Malaysia and the Netherlands on Sept 5, 2025, in The Hague. The MoC was inked by Tengku Zafrul and Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans.
“The MoC reinforces Malaysia’s role as a strategic partner in the global semiconductor supply chain and supports our long-term ambition to be a key hub for advanced technology investments,” Tengku Zafrul said.
The Netherlands: A Key Economic Partner
The Netherlands remains one of Malaysia’s most significant partners in Europe. In 2024, it was Malaysia’s largest export destination in the EU and its second-largest trading partner within the bloc, with bilateral trade reaching RM41.26 billion.
This momentum has continued into 2025, with trade between January and July recording a 15.9% increase to RM25.76 billion.
As of June 2025, the Netherlands is Malaysia’s fourth-largest investor, with 314 manufacturing projects worth RM103.8 billion, creating 55,053 jobs nationwide.
Driving Malaysia’s High-Tech Future
MITI emphasised that the Netherlands mission is part of Malaysia’s broader strategy to attract quality investments, deepen economic partnerships, and secure competitiveness in global technology supply chains.
The initiatives align with the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, positioning Malaysia as a key player in the global E&E and semiconductor industries.
