Kuala Lumpur

Capital Kuala Lumpur (1,600,000 inhabitants)

Other major cities Seberang Perai (population 820,000) and Kajang (population 795,000)

Average age 29.9 years

Area Surface 330,800 km² – 2017

Population 32,400,000 inhabitants – 2018

Time difference +6 hours on Dutch summer time +7 hours on Dutch winter time

Currency Ringgit (MYR)

Head of state Sultan Abdullah of Pahang

Language Malaysian

Healthcare Malaysia knows is a strong innovation drive within the health sector. Medical technology and e-health solutions are in great demand. This is a great opportunity for Dutch companies in the Life Sciences and Health sector.

Sustainability The government of Malaysia is pushing for more ecological sustainability, with the aim that the country will eventually also belong to the ‘developed world’ in this area. The focus is on biomass, biogas, small hydropower plants and waste technology to strengthen the energy sector. The energy sector is currently mainly based on coal technology.

Food Food is by far the favorite pastime of Malaysians. On average, a Malaysian household spends 25% of its income on food. There are plenty of opportunities here for the Dutch retail sector with high-quality western products