A view of Kuala Lumpur skyline, February 16, 2017. — Reuters picKUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Japanese companies in Malaysia have maintained an expansion trend, as regards their future investment direction, according to a survey conducted by Japan External Trade Organisation Kuala Lumpur and the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry Malaysia .
Approximately 20 per cent of both manufacturing sector and non-manufacturing sectors were found to be considering expansion of ‘pure extension’ and ‘new business development’. The respondents cited the advantages for medium to long term investment in Malaysia as English proficiency, few natural disasters and good living environment.