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SERVICES

Penang is the ideal location accommodating all types of high value added activities supported by skilled workforces in many technology-based businesses.

DIGITAL ECONOMY

In realising our vision to become a high-income state, the Penang State Government is now focusing on high value-added sector which involves high technology and innovation-based activities to help diversify economic activities in the state. Global Business Services (GBS), ICT & Software Development, and Creative Multimedia have been identified as the 3 focus areas in creating the Technology Hub in Penang.

Global Business Services (GBS)

GBS is centralising work from any global location to optimise cost and streamline processes. This includes outsourcing where companies assign their support functions to third-party service providers.

Penang is the recipient of the 2nd largest principal hub investment with a value of RM4.1 billion after Kuala Lumpur; approximately 12,000 high-value jobs created.

Companies: Citigroup, Swarovski, Osram, Celestica, Tessolve, TOLL Group, Teleperformance

ICT & Software Development

The development of principal and supporting software as well as digital infrastructure to support applications in both industrial and business context. The scope also covers total solutions for clients across the region and global with support for a multilingual requirement.

Companies: Luxoft, UST Global, Kerry Logistics

Creative Multimedia

The creative multimedia industry is making its mark as one of the most sought-after industries in the world, with prospects ranging from post production, special effect studio, publishing, animation, computer games, interactive content, mobile content, applications, and also interactive media.

State policies are focused on incubating cultural creativity in order for this sector to be an active player in the economy and to encourage innovation. The Penang2030 Vision also includes the development of the creative industry as one of its main strategic initiatives under the economic transformation thrust.

Companies: Lemon Sky Studios, Left Pocket Studios

Global Business Services (GBS)

Integration of governance, locations, and business practices to all shared services and outsourcing activities across the enterprise – focusing on process efficiency improvement and cost reduction.

Penang is the recipient of the 2nd largest principal hub investment with a value of RM4.1 billion after Kuala Lumpur; approximately 12,000 high-value jobs created.

Companies: Tesla, Citigroup, Swarovski, Osram, Celestica, Tessolve, TOLL Group, Teleperformance

ICT & Software Development

The development of principal and supporting software as well as digital infrastructure to support applications in both industrial and business context. The scope also covers total solutions for clients across the region and global with support for a multilingual requirement.

Companies: Luxoft, UST Global, Kerry Logistics

Creative Multimedia

The creative multimedia industry is making its mark as one of the most sought-after industries in the world, with prospects ranging from post production, special effect studio, publishing, animation, computer games, interactive content, mobile content, applications, and also interactive media.

State policies are focused on incubating cultural creativity in order for this sector to be an active player in the economy and to encourage innovation. The Penang2030 Vision also includes the development of the creative industry as one of its main strategic initiatives under the economic transformation thrust.

Companies: Lemon Sky Studios, Left Pocket Studios

Note: The list of companies is not comprehensive and it is for general information purposes only. All content and information on the list might be changed or updated without notice.

OTHER SERVICES

The State is also actively promoting both domestic and foreign investment in other service sectors such as the following, but not limited to:

Meetings,Incentives,Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE)

Penang’s unique blend of modernity and Asian traditions, coupled with its famed and well-established hospitality industry have marked it out as a popular MICE destination.

International Education

Academic excellence, competitive living costs, safe environment and healthy lifestyle render Penang as one of the best destinations to further one’s education.

Healthcare & Wellness

Penang contributes 49% of Malaysia’s medical tourism market, thanks to its excellent yet affordable medical treatment and healthcare services.

High Value Tourism / Hospitality

Penang has been listed as one of the best destinations to visit for the ultimate Asia experience by CNN Travel.

Meetings,Incentives,Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE)

Penang’s unique blend of modernity and Asian traditions, coupled with its famed and well-established hospitality industry have marked it out as a popular MICE destination.

International Education

Academic excellence, competitive living costs, safe environment and healthy lifestyle render Penang as one of the best destinations to further one’s education.

Healthcare & Wellness

Penang contributes 49% of Malaysia’s medical tourism market, thanks to its excellent yet affordable medical treatment and healthcare services.

High Value Tourism / Hospitality

Penang has been listed as one of the best destinations to visit for the ultimate Asia experience by CNN Travel.

The Services’ sector constitutes 49.3% of the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017, with an employment share of 59% of the total workforce in the corresponding year.

Penang
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More than 60 GBS/SSO companies in Penang

More than 12000 high-value jobs created

2nd largest principal hub investment with a value of RM4.1 billion after Kuala Lumpur

Why Invest In Penang

Thanks to its competitive edge, Penang enjoys a prominent position as a preferred destination for investments.

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