Time: 6.11. at 9:00-11:00 Finnish time

Location: Finland Chamber of Commerce or online (Microsoft Teams)

As one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, Malaysia is recognized for its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and diverse business opportunities across various sectors, from manufacturing to technology and services. With a growing digital economy and a pro-business environment, Malaysia continues to attract both domestic and international investors.

Join the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association for an inspiring session where we explore the thriving business landscape of Malaysia through the lens of the Embassy of Finland, Business Finland and two successful company cases: Sandvik and Peikko. In 2023 Sandvik announced an investment in a new production unit in Malaysia for manufacturing underground loaders and trucks worth over 30 MEUR, and construction supplier Peikko opened a 10 MEUR factory in Malaysia in 2023.

Success Stories in Malaysia will illuminate the journeys, challenges, and achievements that the companies have experienced in the market and what to look for when entering Malaysia.

Programme:

8:30 Coffee and light breakfast for in-person attendees 

9:00 Welcoming words

Jani Kaulo, Chair, Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association

9:00-9:10 Greetings from the Embassy of Finland

Ambassador Anne Vasara, Embassy of Finland in Malaysia

9:10-9.20 Greetings from the Embassy of Malaysia

Mohamed Ariff Mohamed Ali, Charge d’Affaires

9:20-9:30 Malaysian business environment and opportunities for Finnish companies

Mohamed Farid, Senior Advisor, Business Finland

9:30-9:45 Investment opportunities in Malaysia

Khairul Azhar Amil Hamzah, Deputy Director, MIDA Stockholm 

9:45-10:05 Sandvik’s investment to Malaysia

VO Kataja, General Manager and Managing Director, Load and Haul division, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

10:05-10:25 Peikko’s factory journey in Malaysia

Jake Vaataja, Factory Manager, Peikko Malaysia

10:25-11:00 Q&A

11:00 End of event

Welcome!

Jani Kaulo

Chair of the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association

Please register by 4.11. below. If you have questions about the event, please contact the Secretary-General Mirjam Ligi (mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi).