As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is seeing increased activity in investment promotion and policy initiatives, with steady growth in semiconductor and data centre investments. In addition to the capital, Kuala Lumpur, investment promotion is accelerating in Penang, a central semiconductor cluster, and Johor Bahru, where special economic zone initiatives are advancing.
In line with this trend, the Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT) Malaysia Desk collaborates with a leading local law firm, RDS Partnership, enabling them to address investment needs across Malaysia. With offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, RDS Partnership provides seamless support for matters outside Kuala Lumpur as well. By situating AMT’s Desk within RDS Partnership, they enhance their on‑the‑ground capabilities and can quickly provide high‑quality legal services to Japanese companies already operating in Malaysia and those considering market entry.
AMT’s Malaysia Desk supports clients across a wide range of matters in Malaysia, including M&As, joint ventures, financing transactions, tax and customs matters, licensing and regulatory approvals, engagement with authorities, and dispute resolution. They also advise on up‑to‑date local conditions and post‑entry legal issues, such as compliance and labour, with services available in Japanese.
Akitaka Anzai, Partner and Head of AMT’s Bangkok Office, who has prior experience stationed in Malaysia, will concurrently lead the Malaysia Desk. Working with AM&T’s Japan and overseas offices, including Singapore, they are committed to delivering practical, locally grounded legal services.
