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INVEST KL
EUROPE of high growth Asian markets ; robust trade and domestic demand with a huge market potential of 4.4 billion people and there is a strong foreign direct investment with $ 12 billion in 2013 , an increase of 25 percent from 2012 .
The vicinity is one of the most cost competitive places on earth with high-skill and high-value talent at economical rates .
With world class infrastructure consisting of highly efficient road , rail , sea and air connectivity , all the sectors are set to flourish and become the top 20 livable cities in the world by 2020 .
Planning for growth Greater Kuala Lumpur already contributes 30 percent of Malaysia ’ s gross national income , totalling $ 60 billion . Its contribution will be a lot more in 2020 when population will have grown 40 percent to 10 million , as is forecast .
“ That is good news , but it also

“ The challenges associated with upgrading or initiating new urban infrastructure projects over the next six years are business opportunities for global engineering and construction companies ”

– Zainal Amanshah , CEO

Key Personnel

Datuk Seri Michael K C Yam Chairman Manager
He had an illustrious career spanning 30 years in the construction , real estate and corporate sectors with the last 12 years until 2008 helming two different award winning public listed property companies .
During his stewardship of these two companies and prior to that in top management positions with various organisations , he was actively involved in the development and management of hotels , resorts , shopping malls , golf estates , international schools and various mixed developments , not only in Malaysia but also in Australia , UK and South Africa .
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