PSPN 2025 Strategic Outlook and Transformation Initiatives
The session was attended by the PSPN Governing Committee, comprising representatives from both the public and private sectors. It was chaired by PSPN Champion, Ts. Ir. Choo Kok Beng, and co-chaired by Mr. See Chee Kong, Senior Director of the Services Sector and Development Division (SSDD), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The meeting was marked by strategic discussions and important plans focused on enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Malaysia’s professional services sector in 2025.
This productive session centered on key initiatives designed to accelerate the growth and productivity of Malaysia’s service sector. A prominent highlight was the proposal to establish a comprehensive legal directory to support market development and capacity building for legal professionals nationwide. This initiative aims to improve access to legal expertise, streamline service delivery, and foster a more efficient and robust marketplace.
Committee members further emphasized the critical role of collaboration by proposing the formation of a consortium dedicated to elevating Malaysia’s legal sector and boosting its global competitiveness. Such partnerships are essential to creating synergies, driving innovation, and raising industry standards, ultimately enhancing overall productivity within the sector.
Demonstrating a strong commitment to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), discussions also focused on establishing expert groups to reinforce MSMEs’ credibility and facilitate their expansion both domestically and internationally. By enhancing their capabilities and access to expert resources, MSMEs can significantly improve their expansion both domestically and internationally.
Another major focus was the development of a repository of professional service experts, utilizing official data sources to build a reliable and comprehensive database that will support businesses and government entities in making informed decisions. This initiative complements efforts to document Malaysia’s key service export sectors—including halal food services and syariah-compliant financial services—highlighting the nation’s unique competitive advantages and productivity strengths in these growing industries.
The concept of professionals operating collectively rather than individually was explored as a strategic approach to fostering a more resilient and collaborative service ecosystem. This model is expected to enhance service delivery efficiency, promote knowledge sharing, and open new opportunities for productivity gains.
Additional initiatives discussed included strategies to strengthen Malaysia’s brand and entrepreneurial ecosystem through bilateral agreements aimed at expanding production capacity and investment cooperation. Alongside this, a promising proposal advocating tax incentives for service exports is underway, which, if approved, would provide a significant boost to the productivity and expansion of Malaysia’s service industries.
Inspired by the success of the Malaysian International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the committee is developing a concept to integrate the promotion of services and product sales, enabling more effective market expansion.
Finally, attention was given to the IKN project, with a detailed proposal being prepared for submission to MITI. This project is anticipated to unlock significant opportunities for growth, productivity improvements, and investment.
The discussions today reaffirmed the shared commitment of MPC and PSPN to strengthen Malaysia’s service sector, enhance productivity, empower MSMEs, and position the nation as a highly competitive player in the global marketplace.
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