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OIA Global launches new office supporting Malaysia’s growth

By Maria SantosMalaysia
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OIA Global, a logistics, packaging and material sourcing provider, announced its Southeast Asia expansion with the opening of its first company-owned office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. OIA’s decision to open the office, is driven by customer growth, and the continued growth of the Malaysian economy.

Peter Wong, OIA’s managing director Asia-Pacific, noted the country posted a strong 5.6% GDP expansion in the first quarter which ended March 31, 2017. “Our business continues to grow in Southeast Asia and specifically in Malaysia,” said Wong.

The new Kuala Lumpur office supports the existing OIA Penang location led by Herlyn Choo, branch manager. “Malaysia continues to lead in exports of energy, electronic equipment, wood products, textiles and chemicals,” Choo stated. “The increased volume of imports and exports are a clear message for OIA Global to continue to expand here in Malaysia,” Choo added.

The new office is located at located at Unit A505, 6th Floor, West Wing, Wisma Consplant 2, No 7, Jalan SS16/1 47500 Subanjaya Selangor Malaysia.

Questions & Answers

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What specifically motivated OIA Global to establish a company-owned office in Kuala Lumpur?

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OIA Global's decision to open the Kuala Lumpur office was driven by customer growth and the sustained growth of the Malaysian economy, which saw a 5.6% GDP expansion in Q1 2017.

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How will the new Kuala Lumpur office integrate with OIA Global's existing operations in Malaysia?

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The new Kuala Lumpur office is intended to support the existing OIA Penang location. The Penang branch is currently led by branch manager Herlyn Choo.

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Which specific industries in Malaysia are contributing to the increased volume of imports and exports for OIA Global?

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Malaysia is leading in exports of energy, electronic equipment, wood products, textiles, and chemicals. These sectors contribute to the increased volume of trade driving OIA's expansion.

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