BAE Systems enjoys Greater KL’s robust talent pool, well-developed infrastructure

Cannot view the e-Newsletter? Click here to view in your web browser. InvestKL E-newsletter 11 October 2016 | View all newsletters BAE Systems enjoys Greater KL’s robust talent pool, well-developed infrastructure UK-based BAE Systems' success in Malaysia is supported by the availability of skilled talent, excellent infrastructure and competitive business costs within the Greater Kuala Lumpur. BAE Systems' Global Engineering Centre Malaysia GM Rishe Ramasamay said the number of staff had grown to over 350 people from less than 100 since the setting up of the centre in 2013. InvestKL Conversations: Europe featuring Codemasters & Linde The InvestKL Conversation series on BFM lays out how and why Kuala Lumpur is poised to be the next great global city. BFM speaks to Andre Stiegler, Studio Manager of Codemasters Studios and Ashley Mills, Managing Director of Linde Malaysia, as they addresses their operations and the development of their company in Greater KL. Nestle’s innovative future in Malaysia Nestle have invested heavily in Malaysia over the past years due to the country’s strategic location in the heart of ASEAN and its powerful growth trend. NST speaks to Nestlé Malaysia Managing Director, Alois Hofbauer in an exclusive interview on the topic of innovation and the future of Nestlé in Malaysia. Malaysia on track to become Southeast Asian hub on big data & analytics Malaysia is making steady progress in becoming a big data and analytics (BDA) hub in Southeast Asia. In terms of addressing talent gap, MDEC and its key strategic partners have been actively building industry-university partnerships to groom and nurture talent in BDA. Kuala Lumpur World No.1 for Real Estate Investors and MNCs Independent global property consultancy Knight Frank LLP has accorded KL as the city with the best value for money in the world, particularly for real estate investors and multinational corporations (MNCs). In its 2017 Global Cities report, Knight Frank finds that prime office space in KL is the best value for money among the 30 global cities surveyed. Nourishing ideas, nourishing people – more than just a slogan Nur Hafizah mentions that Cargill's extensive global footprint as the main draw for her to start a career with the company. "Knowing that Cargill has offices all around the world gives me a sense of security and comfort as it offers a multicultural workplace, with many talented and experienced peers who can share their experience and enhance my career progression,” The new tech talent you need to succeed in digital While few would debate the importance of technology talent, its importance in successfully executing a digital transformation is often underappreciated. Over the next five years, large companies will invest, on average, hundreds of millions of dollars—and some more than a billion dollars—to transform their business to digital. Malaysia gateway to ASEAN for UK investors says HSBC UK investors should look at Malaysia as a gateway to the ASEAN market and major economies in the world including China, says HSBC Bank Malaysia. In a statement, CEO Mukhtar Hussain said Malaysia, with its strategic location at the heart of ASEAN, offered numerous advantages such as unmatched connectivity, as well as pragmatic, prudent and business-friendly policies. Liveability Wave says Malaysia best place to drive in ASEAN Dine Top 6 afternoon tea spots in Kuala Lumpur Travel Kuala Lumpur best location in APAC for Biz travel Follow us at:   InvestKL Office 16th Floor, Menara SSM@Sentral, No. 7, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50623 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Unsubscribe