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MIDA Sharpens East Coast Investment Push Ahead of ECRL Operations

MIDA is aligning state agencies, infrastructure and local businesses to convert the East Coast’s RM61.4 billion investment pipeline into operating projects.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 8 September 2026 – Malaysia is intensifying investment facilitation across Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu as the East Coast prepares for a new phase of connectivity and industrial development. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority brought together the three state governments and more than 10 federal and state agencies in Kuantan to address project execution, financing and local business participation.

More than 400 representatives from local companies, small and medium enterprises, Bumiputera businesses, mid-tier companies, investors, financial institutions and public agencies attended the engagement. The scale of participation reflects growing attention on whether major infrastructure and approved investments can translate into operating projects, supply-chain opportunities and quality employment.

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