Two Financial Centres
One Global Gateway
MDFC is a world-class business and financial destination in the heart of Southeast Asia
1st
in the world as a Global Islamic Finance Hub
3rd
in Asia for volume of banking & captive insurance
12th
globally for Ease of Doing Business
Kuala Lumpur
KL Golden Triangle
The KL Golden Triangle is Malaysia’s flagship giga-project to transform Kuala Lumpur’s Central Business District into the next regional business hub of Asia.
Envisaged as a ‘city-within-a-city’, the KLGT comprises 3 iconic precincts - KLCC Precinct, TRX Precinct, and Merdeka 118 Precinct, all integrated via the new MRT Lines.
The KLGT offers world-class amenities and digital infrastructure for global businesses, with easy access to Kuala Lumpur International Airport - the 4th most connected airport in the world.
Labuan
Labuan International Business & Financial Centre
Established in 1990, the Labuan IBFC is a special economic zone on the island of Labuan off the Borneo coast.
Its business-friendly environment, anchored by a simple and attractive tax system, is well-supported by an internationally-recognised legal framework.
Labuan IBFC boasts a variety of business and investment structures facilitating cross-border transactions, business dealings and wealth management needs.
ONLY IN MALAYSIA
Unique Advantages
Best Value for Money
The lower cost of living and operations in Malaysia offers the best value of money in the region
Strategic Location
Malaysia is located at the heart of Southeast Asia, within a 7-hour radius to major Asian cities
Dual-Shore Financial System
A unique combination of onshore and midshore jurisdictions for investment and fundraising purposes in ASEAN
Advanced Infrastructure
Kuala Lumpur offers world-class offices, transportation, lifestyle amenities, and digital infrastructure
Multicultural Talent
Malaysia offers multi-cultural and multi-lingual talents, with a variety of visa programs for expatriate workers
Robust Legal System
The Asian International Arbitration Centre is a leading alternative dispute resolution centre in the Asia-Pacific region
SERVICES
How We Can Help
FAMILY OFFICE
Labuan International Business and Financial Centre offers a range of wealth management vehicles, including private trust companies and foundations, catering to both common law and civil law jurisdictions within Asia and internationally.
REGIONAL OPERATIONS HUB
The Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) is Kuala Lumpur's international financial district, offering advanced physical infrastructure for the development of the regional financial and fintech ecosystem.
DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICE LICENSE
Labuan IBFC facilitates digital financial-related business, including Robo-advisors, digital asset exchanges, crypto trading platforms, blockchain tokens and e-payment systems.
DUAL LISTING
A dual listing in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong or Singapore is an option for listed companies that desire better valuation, higher trading liquidity and more interest from foreign funds for their securities.
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
The increasing demand for digital infrastructure, fueled by ongoing digitalization across sectors, ensures a strong pipeline for infrastructure financing and investments.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Foreign companies seeking to tap into the immense growth opportunities in ASEAN can leverage the alternative dispute resolution offerings of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC).