Editor's Note

Malaysia: Shaping the Future Today

Favorable economic conditions, government support and rising demand in the global outsourcing production market are contributing towards robust growth in the contract manufacturing market in Malaysia. Across industries including electronics, pharmaceuticals, food processing and automotive, contract manufacturers are an essential service that contributes to the Malaysian economy and remains an expanding role. Malaysia’s position as a gateway for global trade basis its strategic location in Southeast Asia has made the country attractive for contract manufacturing. Especially in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) segment, the country's base of infrastructure, availability of skilled workforce and proximity to the markets have fueled its growth. As the major multinational corporations continue to outsource assembly, testing and production tasks to Malaysian contract...  >>More