Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) has pledged full support for the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), aligning its growth strategy with the nation’s push for high-value industries, digital transformation, and inclusive prosperity. TRX aims to accelerate policy alignment, attract investment, and nurture talent to position Malaysia as a leading Southeast Asian financial hub.
MALAYSIA, 14 AUGUST 2025 – Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Malaysia’s premier International Financial Centre (IFC), has voiced strong support for the Government’s Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), describing it as a bold roadmap to elevate Malaysia to high-income nation status by 2030.
The RMK13 framework prioritises value creation, digitalisation, sustainability, and equitable growth — themes that align closely with TRX’s mission to act as a catalyst for Malaysia’s economic transformation. Since its inception, TRX has generated over 20,000 high-skilled jobs, attracted RM8 billion in private investment, and become home to global financial institutions including HSBC, Ant International, Prudential, MUFG, KAF, Principal, Bin Zayed International and PwC.
Recognising Malaysia’s evolving financial landscape, shaped by TRX alongside Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), TRX has proposed forming a government-led Joint Task Force Committee. The initiative, to be co-chaired by TRX and key ministries such as Finance, Investment, Trade and Industry, as well as regulatory agencies including Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission, would focus on:
- Accelerating policy alignment to foster innovation and streamline regulation.
- Facilitating investment via a one-stop platform for investor onboarding, advisory, and talent development.
- Driving digitalisation through fintech, AI, and blockchain adoption.
- Nurturing talent by attracting global expertise and advancing upskilling programmes.
- Promoting sustainability through ESG innovation and green finance.
“RMK13 is a bold, forward-looking plan that sets Malaysia on the path to sustainable, inclusive prosperity. TRX is honoured to be part of this national journey and will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver real impact for the nation,” said Dato’ Azmar Talib, Chief Executive Officer of TRX City Sdn Bhd.
TRX also reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives such as the National Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and KL20, positioning Kuala Lumpur as the financial heart of ASEAN. Beyond finance, TRX is fostering a vibrant ecosystem of technology providers, professional firms, and lifestyle businesses to drive job creation, foreign investment, and growth in high-value sectors.
“The finance sector will continue to boost Malaysia’s economic resilience, lift income levels, and create new opportunities for our people,” Dato’ Azmar added. “We believe that by working together, Malaysia can achieve its ambition of becoming a high-income, resilient nation.”
