Economic Strength
» Natural resources - crude oil, natural gas, tin, timber, palm oil, rubber
» GDP growth - 6.0 % (2014)
» Gross national savings - 30.9 % of GNI
» Debt Service Ratio - 7.6 %
» Unemployment rate - 2.9 %
» Inflation (CPI) - 3.2 %
» Export of manufactured goods 2010 - 72.1 % of total exports

Supportive Government Policies
» Pro-business policies
» Responsive government
» Liberal investment policies
» Attractive tax and other incentives
» Liberal exchange control regime
» Intellectual property protection

Educated Workforce
» Talented, young, educated and productive workforce
» Multilingual workforce speaking two or three languages, including English
» Comprehensive system of vocational and industrial training, including advanced skills 
   training.
» Harmonious industrial relations with minimal trade disputes

Developed Infrastructure
» Network of well-maintained highways and railways
» Well-equipped seaports and airports
» High quality telecommunications network and services
» Fully developed industrial parks, including free industrial zones, technology parks and
   Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC)
» Advanced MSC Malaysia Cybercities and Cybercentres

Vibrant Business Environment
» Market-oriented economy
» Well-developed financial and banking sector, including the Labuan International
   Financial Exchange
» Wide use of English, especially in business, legal and accounting practices based on
   the British system
» Large local business community with a long history in international business links
» Large foreign business community in all business sectors
» Extensive trade links - country's total trade was valued at RM1.169 trillion in 2010

Quality of Life
» Friendly and hospitable Malaysians
» Safe and comfortable living environment
» Excellent housing, modern amenities, good healthcare and medical facilities
» Excellent educational institutions including international schools for expatriate children
» World-class recreational and sports facilities
» Excellent shopping with goods from all over the world

Source : MIDA