Support for foreign companies entering the market

1. General situation and a promising industry

Malaysia's national goal is to become a developed nation by 2020, and to double its income over the next 10 years. The population is growing at more than 2% annually, mainly among young people, which means that the population will grow by 20% in 10 years, from 29 million in 2010 to 35 million in 2020. As of 2013, the population is on track to meet the target.

Under these circumstances, domestic consumption in Malaysia has been going strong and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. In addition, local people are highly interested in foreign culture and cuisine. Foreign distribution companies has been successful in Malaysia.

Compared to China, the rise in labor costs is not as rapid, parts procurement is easier, and Malaysia has an advantage in terms of logistics, making it an ongoing destination for manufacturers.

In the future, we expect to see even more distribution service and other industries moving into Malaysia. One unique industry is the real estate development industry. Mitsui Fudosan (Japan's largest real estate corporations) has embarked on a joint venture with a local development company (E&O) to develop luxury condominiums for wealthy local residents and foreigners. We have been assisting Mitsui Fudosan in their expansion into Malaysia for the past decade. Following it, other real estate development companies are also moved or moving into Malaysia.

It is expected that corporate companies and real estate investment funds that own real estate in Japan will be shifting their real estate assets from Japan to Malaysia in the future. Not only Japan but other international companies will be expanding their assets in Malaysia. In addition to residential properties, investment in office buildings and commercial properties will also increase in the future.

Our Service

We help foreign companies to enter the Malaysia market with the following services:

1. Assistance in opening new stores
   Assistance in finding ideal place to open restaurant, bar and other establishments.
2. Assistance in finding office space
   We can help you find the office space you need for your local expansion. We can also introduce you to temporary shared offices before signing a full-scale office contract.
3. Condominiums for foreign expatriates
   We will find you a place based on your budget and commute to and from the office.
4. Local investment office and commercial properties
   We will introduce properties according to your budget and investment criteria.
5. Consulting services related to real estate development
   We can advise on local regulations, market overview, potential joint venture partners, etc.
6. We can introduce local lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, financial institutions, etc. for company establishment, recruitment, etc.

We have assisted the following Japanese companies to expand their business in Malaysia.

1. Mitsui Fudousan
   1. We introduced E&O, a local prestigious developer to Mitsui and the two companies decided to jointly develop a luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur.
   2. Mitsui and E&O has since build a few high profile residency including The MEWS, CONLAY, The PEAK and some other shopping mall in KL

   

2. Shin Group
   We helped to find a storefront for the opening of a high-end sushi restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, and assisted in finding housing for the staff.

   

3. Galaxy Real Estate Investment Fund
   We assisted in the establishment of an investment company in Malaysia and initiated an investment of RM30 million (approximately 900 million yen).