Malaysia: Maharani Energy Gateway introduces MEG OSC (One Stop Centre) to support investors’ growth at Freeport

Maharani Energy Gateway (MEG), the Master Developer of Maharani Freeport, has introduced the MEG OSC (One Stop Centre) – a dedicated single-window facilitation centre to support investors aiming to establish and grow their businesses within Malaysia’s first duty-exempted energy freeport.

Serving as a central point of contact for investors, MEG OSC provides end-to-end business facilitation and advisory support, simplifying the investment journey and helping businesses navigate the regulatory, licensing and operational requirements associated with establishing a presence at Maharani Freeport  – Malaysia’s emerging energy and maritime services hub, Chiam Pei Pei, Head of MEG OSC, MEG OSC Sdn Bhd, told Manifold Times.

Under the approval of Ministry of Finance (MOF), MEG OSC is the authorised route to facilitate businesses to apply and qualify for Maharani Freeport’s incentives.

Maharani Freeport, a Malaysia National Project officially launched in November 2025 is located within the Muar Port limits along one of the world’s busiest waterways – the Straits of Malacca.

The project is expected to attract RM 144 billion (USD 35.16 billion) in investment value from global investors and forecasted to create at least 45,000 of direct and indirect jobs for the local Johor and Malaysian economy.

MEG OSC the First Point of Contact for Investors

According to Ms Chiam, MEG OSC serves as a central facilitation point between investors and key government authorities, including the MoF, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), Marine Department, local authorities and other relevant government agencies.

Through close collaboration with government agencies and professional service providers, MEG OSC is further able to provide advice on matters including but not limited to:

• Company Establishment
• Corporate Bank Account Opening
• Tax Incentives & Advisory
• Customs Compliance
• Immigration Services
• Licences and Permits
• Environmental Approvals
• Business Support Services

“This coordinated approach streamlines approvals, simplifies administration and supports businesses from establishment through ongoing operations,” stated Ms Chiam.

Special Tax Incentives for Qualifying Activities

Moving forward, Ms Chiam highlighted companies undertaking the eligible activities at Maharani Freeport can apply through MEG OSC for Special Tax Incentives, including trading of traditional energy commodities, trading of sustainable energy products, as well as maritime related activities such as floating storage, blending, bunkering, and ship-to-ship transfer operations.

In addition to the Sales and Services Tax (SST) exemption and import duty exemption on raw materials, machinery and equipment that are not available in Malaysia. MEG OSC is authorised to provide further information on such qualifying activities and Special Tax Incentives.

“These incentives apply to the operations established within the Maharani Freeport. MEG OSC (One Stop Centre) coordinates each requirement as a single-window facilitation centre, supporting investors from initial company establishment through to ongoing operation.”

For further details, readers may contact Chiam Pei Pei, Head of the One Stop Centre, below:

Mobile: +6019-318 0618
Telephone: +603 33852668
Fax: +603 33852669
Email: [email protected]

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Published: 21 September 2026