KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 10 (Bernama) — United Overseas Bank Malaysia Bhd (UOB Malaysia) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) into high value-added sectors. These sectors, which include electrical and electronics, machinery and equipment, medical devices, aerospace, renewable energy and consumer technology, are among MIDA’s key priority sectors in promoting investments for industry development.
Under the MoU, UOB Malaysia and MIDA will work together to attract global companies that can contribute positively to the local economy through sustainable investments. This in turn will help facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge to local companies and create opportunities to develop a highly-skilled domestic workforce.
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