🇲🇾 Malaysia's Northern Hidden Gem

The Gateway to
ASEAN's Next
Growth Frontier

Perlis — Malaysia's smallest yet most strategic state. Bordered by Thailand, powered by the sun, and positioned at the heart of the IMT-GT Growth Triangle. Your investment opportunity awaits.

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RM800M
Revenue target from CVIA & PIP strategic partnerships
2,900+
Hectares at Chuping Valley Industrial Area (CVIA)
#1
Highest solar irradiance in Malaysia — ideal for renewable energy
IMT-GT
Member of Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle
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Why Invest Here

Six Compelling Reasons
to Choose Perlis

Small in size, boundless in potential. Perlis offers a rare combination of strategic location, natural resources, and strong development momentum driven by state and federal initiatives.

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Strategic Border Location
Directly bordering Thailand with seamless cross-border connectivity. Gateway to ASEAN markets through the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT).
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Malaysia's Solar Capital
Perlis boasts the highest solar irradiance in all of Malaysia, making it the premier destination for renewable energy investments and green manufacturing facilities.
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World-Class Industrial Zones
Chuping Valley Industrial Area (CVIA) spans over 2,900 hectares, purpose-built for advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology-driven industries.
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Logistics Powerhouse
The Perlis Inland Port (PIP) — backed by MAERSK — positions Perlis as a critical logistics and supply chain hub for Northern Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
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Federal & State Incentives
Comprehensive investment incentives combining MIDA federal packages, NCER benefits, and state-level support from PKENPs — designed to maximise your ROI.
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Rich Natural Resources
Home to premium Harumanis mangoes, high-yield rice cultivation, and abundant agricultural land. Perlis leads Malaysia in agribusiness and modern farming innovation.
Investment Opportunities

Explore Priority Sectors

Perlis offers investors opportunities across 8 high-growth sectors — all supported by active state and federal infrastructure, incentives and facilitation programmes.

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Renewable Energy & Solar
Leverage Malaysia's highest solar irradiance for utility-scale solar farms and green energy generation projects.
High Priority
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Automotive & EV Manufacturing
Strategic focus on electric vehicle assembly and components manufacturing within CVIA's dedicated zones.
High Priority
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Agribusiness & Modern Farming
Premium Harumanis mangoes, precision rice cultivation, and high-tech vertical farming with export potential.
Growing
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Halal Industry
Integrated halal food production, certification-ready facilities and direct access to global Muslim markets.
High Priority
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Logistics & Trade Facilitation
Cross-border logistics, warehousing and distribution through the Perlis Inland Port with MAERSK partnership.
Flagship
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Data Centres & Technology
CVIA's dedicated tech zone welcomes data centre operators benefiting from competitive land costs and green power.
Emerging
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Tourism & Eco-Tourism
Limestone hills, paddy field landscapes, Harumanis orchards and pristine coastlines offer unique eco-resort potential.
Growing
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Education & Training
Building on UniMAP's presence, Perlis welcomes technical colleges, skills academies and R&D institutions.
Open
Flagship Developments

Perlis's Game-Changing Projects

Two transformational infrastructure projects are reshaping Perlis into a high-value investment destination — backed by federal commitment and global partnerships.

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Industrial Mega Zone
CVIA — Chuping Valley Industrial Area
2,900+ Hectares of Industrial Excellence
A purpose-built industrial city targeting 20–30 major investors, CVIA is designed to attract green manufacturing, solar energy production, data centres and automotive/EV players. Directly managed by Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd with full state and federal backing.
🌿 Green Manufacturing ☀️ Solar Farm Ready 🖥️ Data Centre Zone 🚗 EV Automotive
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Logistics Gateway
PIP — Perlis Inland Port
Malaysia–Thailand Cross-Border Trade Hub
A flagship NCIA-backed port development with an MoC signed with MAERSK Logistics and a strategic MoU with Penang Port. PIP is set to become the primary gateway for IMT-GT trade — enabling seamless movement of goods between Malaysia, Thailand and beyond.
🤝 MAERSK Partnership ⚓ Penang Port MoU 🌏 IMT-GT Gateway 📦 Warehousing
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Regional Framework
IMT-GT — Growth Triangle
Gateway to a 90M-Person ASEAN Market
As a member of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle, Perlis sits at the nexus of three growing economies. This framework unlocks preferential trade, simplified cross-border regulations and regional market access for investors.
🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇮🇩 Indonesia 📈 Regional Access
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Development Corridor
NCER — Northern Corridor Economic Region
Connected to Penang's Global Supply Chain
As part of NCER, Perlis benefits from the economic spillover of Penang's world-class electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. NCIA actively promotes Perlis as the next frontier for manufacturing expansion in the region.
🔗 Penang Connectivity 🏭 Manufacturing 💡 Innovation 👷 Talent Hub
Your Journey

How to Invest in Perlis

Our dedicated team guides you through every step — from initial enquiry to full business operations. We're here with you at every milestone.

1
Initial Enquiry
Submit your enquiry online or contact us directly. Our team responds within 24 hours.
2
Preliminary Briefing
We provide a tailored briefing on sectors, locations, incentives and investment requirements.
3
Site Visit & Selection
Our team accompanies you to CVIA, PIP and other potential sites across Perlis.
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Business Registration
We facilitate SSM registration, permits and approvals — streamlining the entire process.
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Operational Launch
Our post-investment team continues to support your business operations and expansion.
Financial Benefits

Incentives Stacked in
Your Favour

Three layers of investment incentives — federal, state and corridor — working together to maximise returns for businesses that choose Perlis.

Federal — MIDA
Federal Investment Incentives
  • Pioneer Status (5–10 year tax exemption)
  • Investment Tax Allowance (ITA) up to 100%
  • Reinvestment Allowance for expansion
  • Import duty exemption on machinery
  • Double deduction on R&D expenses
  • Green technology tax incentives
State — PKENPs / Perlis Government
State-Level Benefits
  • Competitive land pricing at CVIA
  • Business premise for sale or rent via PKENPs
  • Simplified licensing and permit facilitation
  • Dedicated investor relations support
  • Land allocation for strategic investors
  • Workforce recruitment assistance
Corridor — NCER / NCIA
Northern Corridor Benefits
  • NCER Investment Fund access
  • Infrastructure development co-funding
  • Talent development programmes
  • Supply chain integration with Penang
  • Cross-border facilitation with Thailand
  • NCIA One-Stop facilitation centre
Investor Confidence

What Leaders Are Saying
About Perlis

Senior leaders from the state, federal and industry sectors confirm Perlis's rising prominence as a prime investment destination.

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We will not rest on our laurels. Our focus remains on attracting companies committed to developing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable investments in Perlis.
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YAB Mohd Shukri Ramli
Chief Minister of Perlis
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As we move forward, guided by the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, I believe it is crucial to build on this momentum and leverage Perlis's strengths to drive growth across Malaysia.
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Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan
Chief Executive, NCIA (NCER)
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The federal government reaffirms its commitment to developing Perlis as a key investment hub in the Northern region, with clear policies and structured processes for investors.
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YB Liew Chin Tong
Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI)
Get In Touch

Ready to Invest
in Perlis?

Our dedicated investment facilitation team is ready to guide you through every step of your Perlis investment journey. Reach out today.

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Office Address
Koperasi Usahawan Digital Perlis Berhad
Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
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Email
info@investperlis.my
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Phone
+604 XXX XXXX
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Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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