Setting up business in Malaysia

[kelfish]

Hi,

I am from the UK and am looking to set up a small business in Malaysia (probably KL).

I have heard it is difficult for somebody who is not Malaysian to do this (I believe to set up a company 250,000MR have to be invested). Are there any particular businesses to avoid (there seem to be an awful lot of businesses/restaurants for sale at low prices)

Does anybody have any experience in setting up and running a small business in Malaysia?

Also, any other recommendations for a place other than KL would be welcome.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance
Kelfish

[eryepe]

What kind of small business that you are talking about? Do you already have the ideas or want to find a new one here?

[veriya]

Malaysia is a place where people are crazy abt food, so you can never go wrong with a restaurant.
that being said, many do fail in it, thats because they are not familiar/ or doesnt know the basics of running a business .