KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Following the Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia effective 13 January 2021 to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will continue its operations with reduced headcount at MIDA Sentral, to assist businesses in their operations.

In prioritising all staff’s safety while also minimising disruptions to services and operations of businesses, MIDA officials will be working from home on a rotation basis. Stakeholders are encouraged to leverage on various technology tools available for remote communications or virtual meetings such as video conferencing and conference calls.

Online engagement for business enquiries can be arranged through https://appointment.mida.gov.my/appointment/ where else general enquiries may be submitted at https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my/eTRANS_TH/LoginCS.aspx. MIDA officials, particularly the Directors and Deputy Directors, can also be easily contacted through their respective emails at https://www.mida.gov.my/contact-us/.

Delivery of documents by mail or courier service is encouraged to reduce physical contact at MIDA.

For further updates, please visit www.mida.gov.my or follow MIDA on social media platforms, namely Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

ABOUT MIDA

MIDA is the government's principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era.

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Ms Manjit Kaur
Director, Corporate Communications Division, MIDA
Tel.: 03-2267 3509
Email: manjit@mida.gov.my

--BERNAMA