India is all set to become among the top 10 investors in Malaysia. The total investment earmarked for the manufacturing sector is RM4 billion. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has conveyed that Indian companies can expand operations due to awareness spread by congenial economic policies and the country’s strategic location.

In the year 2011, India may be among the top ten investors in Malaysia that never happened before. Director of MIDA, Datuk Jalilah Baba, says, “We expect investments to reach about RM4 billion.” Indian investments have seen a rise. Five manufacturing projects are already in the pipeline. This includes a US$10.8 million (RM33.48 million) worth project in 2009, eight projects that costs US$8.9 million in 2010 and forecast investment of RM4 billion for 10 to 15 projects.

India is upbeat about Malaysia now. Companies that deal in heavy engineering, high-end textile industry, solar energy, oil and gas, pharmaceutical biotechnology are all eyeing Malaysia now. As Malaysia is located at the heart of Asia, India can use this destination for expanding its market to other regions like Southeast Asia, China and Japan.