DHL has renewed and expanded its partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This extended collaboration involves all four DHL divisions in Malaysia DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL eCommerce working closely with MIDA to enhance Malaysia’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem. The partnership is aimed at attracting more foreign investment and reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a regional logistics and e-commerce hub.
Building on their successful collaboration since 2023, DHL and MIDA have already facilitated significant investments across key sectors including electronics, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, the digital economy, and chemicals. These initiatives are spread across eight Malaysian states, showcasing the nationwide impact of their cooperation.
Industrial Master Plan
MIDA CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim highlighted the logistics sector’s transformation into a center of innovation, crediting the proactive support provided by MIDA. DHL leaders echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Malaysia’s strategic advantages such as regional connectivity, strong infrastructure, and business-friendly policies.
Julian Neo of DHL Express stressed Malaysia’s appeal amid shifting global trade dynamics, while Mario Lorenz of DHL Supply Chain pointed to the company’s ongoing investment in warehouse expansion, including new facilities in Johor and Penang. Christopher Lim of DHL Global Forwarding and Saurabh Kumar of DHL eCommerce both underscored Malaysia’s readiness to support global business growth and e-commerce expansion in Southeast Asia.
The partnership aligns with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and its sustainable growth targets. Malaysia’s strong performance in global rankings—26th in the DHL Global Connectedness Index and 23rd in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking—reinforces investor confidence, with foreign investment accounting for RM60.4 billion of the RM89.8 billion approved in Q1 2025.