MALAYSIA
Last update: 2026
Malaysian Investment Development Authority
MIDA is the principle Malaysian Government Agency responsible for developing the business relationship between Malaysia, the United States of America and Canada.
MIDA acts as a single window to all investments coming into Malaysia and the first point of contact for companies interested to explore market expansion and strategic partnership.
MIDA office in Chicago advises the companies interested in capitalizing on the opportunity in the manufacturing and related services sectors in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
Office Jurisdiction
Midwest America (14 States)
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota
Southwest America (7 States)
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
Contact
875 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1810, Chicago, IL 60611
Jaibalan Harirajan, Director, jaibalan@mida.gov.my
Haikal Samsydin, Deputy Director, haikal@mida.gov.my
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Jaibalan Harirajan
Director of MIDA Chicago