Flagship Investment Seminar by MIDA

Date: 11th & 12th November 2025

Venue: Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur

Languages: English

Organised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Guest of Honour: The Right Honourable Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

9:30 AM

Housekeeping

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Flagship Investment Seminar for the central region. Before we begin, please adhere to these housekeeping rules to ensure everyone puts their best foot forward today.

Firstly, please switch your mobile phones to silent mode to avoid any interruptions throughout the entire event. Should you need to take an urgent call, kindly do so outside at the foyer.
Upon the arrival of the Prime Minister and distinguished guests, please stand and give them a warm welcome into the hall.
After that, please remain standing as we will proceed with honouring the national anthem.

Thank you for your kind cooperation. Please be seated, the event will begin shortly.

9:45 AM

Arrival of PMX

Ladies and gentlemen, please rise as we graciously welcome the arrival of Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, accompanied by our distinguished guests.

10:00 AM

National Anthem

Doa Recital

Salutations

Please remain standing to honour the national anthem, Negaraku.

*Negaraku*

Ladies and gentlemen, you may be seated.

Let us start our event with peace and blessings. I would like to invite Encik Dani Firdaus bin Daruis to lead the ceremony with doa.

*Doa*

Thank you, Encik Dani, for leading the ceremony with the doa recitation.

Good morning, salam sejahtera, salam Malaysia MADANI.

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI ANWAR BIN IBRAHIM

PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

YANG BERHORMAT SENATOR TENGKU DATUK SERI UTAMA ZAFRUL TENGKU ABDUL AZIZ, MINISTER OF INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI)

YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI UTAMA AB RAUF BIN YUSOH

CHIEF MINISTER OF MELAKA

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI AMIRUDIN BIN SHARI

MENTERI BESAR SELANGOR

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI UTAMA HAJI AMINUDDIN BIN HARUN

MENTERI BESAR NEGERI SEMBILAN

YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI DR. ZALIHA BINTI MUSTAFA

MINISTER IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE OF FEDERAL TERRITORIES

YANG BERBAHAGIA DATUK SIKH SHAMSUL IBRAHIM SIKH ABDUL MAJID

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE MALAYSIAN INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA)

Yang Berbahagia Datuk-datuk, Datin-datin, distinguished guests, representatives from government ministries and agencies, industry partners and business leaders, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen.

I am Emcee Jason and it is my honour to welcome you to the MIDA Flagship Investment Seminar: The Industrial Cluster Development Initiative in the Central Region, organised by MIDA in collaboration with the Department of Federal Territories, and the State Governments of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.

This initiative represents a significant step forward in Malaysia's industrial strategy, strengthening regional collaboration, enhancing supply chain linkages, and empowering local enterprises to scale alongside multinational partners. As Malaysia's Central Region continues to evolve as a key hub for high-value industries, this platform aims to spark new partnerships, foster ecosystem integration, and advance the nation's shared growth agenda under the MADANI Economy Framework and NIMP 2030.

As we look forward to a day of insightful discussions, innovative ideas and impactful connections, we would like to thank everyone for being a part of this important milestone.

10:15 AM

Opening Remarks

To share more about this, let's give a warm welcome to

YANG BERHORMAT SENATOR TENGKU DATUK SERI UTAMA ZAFRUL TENGKU ABDUL AZIZ, MINISTER OF INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY

to the stage for his remarks.

*Speech*

Thank you, Yang Berhormat Senator.

10:25 AM

Keynote Address

Ladies and gentlemen, to set the context for this event, please join me in giving a warm welcome to

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI ANWAR BIN IBRAHIM, PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

to the stage for his keynote address.

*Speech*

Thank you, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri. Please remain on stage for the next agenda.

10:45 AM

Official Launch

Before that, I would like to invite our distinguished guests to join Yang Amat Berhormat Prime Minister on stage.

YANG BERHORMAT SENATOR TENGKU DATUK SERI UTAMA ZAFRUL TENGKU ABDUL AZIZ
YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI UTAMA AB RAUF BIN YUSOH
YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI AMIRUDIN BIN SHARI
YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI UTAMA HAJI AMINUDDIN BIN HARUN
YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI DR. ZALIHA BINTI MUSTAFA
YANG BERBAHAGIA DATUK SIKH SHAMSUL IBRAHIM SIKH ABDUL MAJID

Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri, distinguished guests, on my count, please place your palm onto/push the button on the launch pad. Ready – 1, 2, 3!

*Launch gimmick*

*Launching video*

Ladies and gentlemen, the Central Region’s Initiative is now launched! Let's give a huge round of applause!

10:50 AM

Exchange of MoU

Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri and distinguished guests, the program continues with an exchange of MoU between MIDA and MRCB. May we invite YANG BERBAHAGIA DATUK IMRAN SALIM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF MALAYSIAN RESOURCES CORPORATION BERHAD (MRCB), to the stage to complete the exchange.

*Exchange of MoU - no further announcements needed*

Ladies and gentlemen, let's give them another round of applause!

10:55 AM

Departure of PMX

Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri, distinguished guests, we would like to take this opportunity for a photo op to capture this momentous occasion. Members of the media, you may step forward.

*Photo op*

Thank you, let's give them a big hand one more time.

Ladies and gentlemen, please rise as we honour the departure of YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI ANWAR BIN IBRAHIM, PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA, accompanied by our distinguished guests.

*PMX leaves the hall – stage setup turnover for fireside chat*

11:00 AM

Fireside Chat

Ladies and gentlemen, as promised, our event is filled with insightful discussions and exchanges of ideas. With that, we shall begin with the first session for today. This will be a fireside chat on Collaborating for Impact: Central Region as the Hub of Growth and Opportunities.

Before that, allow me to invite our esteemed moderator who will be leading this session. Please welcome:

YANG BERHORMAT SENATOR TENGKU DATUK SERI UTAMA ZAFRUL TENGKU ABDUL AZIZ, MINISTER OF INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI).

We now invite the esteemed speakers for this session:

YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI UTAMA AB RAUF BIN YUSOH

CHIEF MINISTER OF MALACCA

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI AMIRUDIN BIN SHARI

MENTERI BESAR SELANGOR

YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATO' SERI UTAMA HAJI AMINUDDIN BIN HARUN

MENTERI BESAR NEGERI SEMBILAN

YANG BERHORMAT DATUK SERI DR. ZALIHA BINTI MUSTAFA

MINISTER IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE OF FEDERAL TERRITORIES

Yang Berhormat Senator, the stage is yours.

*Fireside chat begins*

12:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Zohor Prayer

Ladies and gentlemen, let's give another round of applause for this amazing fireside chat.

Thank you, Yang Berhormat Senator, Yang Amat Berhormat Chief Ministers, and Yang Berhormat Minister. Before I invite you off from the stage, as mentioned by Yang Berhormat Senator, it is not every day you get to see these leaders together at a single venue. Therefore, let's take a moment for a photo op of this extraordinary occasion.

*Photo op for this group*

Ladies and gentlemen, we will be taking a break. Please join us for networking lunch at the hotel café. The next session will commence at 2:00 PM. Please return to the hall 10 minutes prior to the next session at 2:00 PM. Have a wonderful lunch and see you soon. Thank you.

5:00 PM

Networking Session

End

Thank you, distinguished speakers for the insightful exchanges and delightful sessions. Let's give them another round of applause.

*Photo op*

Ladies and gentlemen, that wraps up our seminar for today. Please join us again tomorrow for day 2 of our program. We look forward to having you for the networking session and coffee break at the hotel café.

Disclaimer:

The sample scripts presented are for reference purposes only. Actual event delivery may vary and is not guaranteed to follow the script verbatim. Emcee Jason may adapt, adjust, or improvise content in real time based on programme flow, client requirements, audience response, technical considerations, or unforeseen circumstances. Such flexibility is exercised at the emcee’s professional discretion to ensure the smooth execution and overall success of the event.