Malaysia’s Fast-Tracked Industrial Approvals Drive Productivity, Boost Investments and Jobs © 2026 World Bank Group,

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2026 — Malaysia is demonstrating that higher productivity is a tangible outcome of well-designed reforms. Through streamlined processes resulting in faster services, the country is translating regulatory efficiency into real economic impact. A new study co-authored by the World Bank and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation highlights how reforming bureaucratic processes and accelerating approvals of industrial projects have strengthened productivity, serving as a powerful engine for investment, job creation, and economic growth. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/03/13/malaysia-s-fast-tracked-industrial-approvals-drive-productivity-boost-investments-and-jobs © 2026 World Bank Group,