Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Development Program
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle: IMT-GT
Important News and Updates
Prime Minister participates in the 16th IMT-GT Summit and welcomes the successful signing of FOC CIQ to facilitate seamless trade and transportation among the three countries
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Prime Minister participated in the 16th Leaders’ Meeting of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (The 16th IMT-GT Summit) during the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was chaired by Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, with participation from Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic […]
The 18th Strategic Planning Meeting to Drive the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Development Program
On February 27, 2024, Ms. Sasithorn Plattadech, Policy and Planning Advisor, Acting Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in her capacity as Thailand’s Senior Official for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Development Program, participated in the 18th Strategic Planning Meeting of the IMT-GT Program in Putrajaya, Malaysia, together with senior officials […]
The 25th IMT-GT Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT) Advisory Committee Meeting
On December 16, 2024, Mr. Thatchai Keerapongpaiboon, Director of International Strategy and Cooperation Division, NESDC in his capacity as Thailand’s Senior Official, attended the 25th CIMT Advisory Committee Meeting 2024 (25th CIMT Advisory Committee Meeting 2024) via video conference, with Dato’ Dr. Zunika binti Mohamad , Deputy Secretary General of Policy, Ministry of Economy, Malaysia’s […]
The 30th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Ms. Sasithorn Palattadej, Advisor on Policy and Planning at NESDC, representing the Deputy Minister of Finance (Mr. Julapan Amornvivat) in the capacity of Minister for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) program for Thailand, attended the 30th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting in Johor State, Malaysia. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Mohd […]
Special Senior Officials’ Meeting for IMT-GT and GMS Programs and other Related Meetings
From August 20-22, 2024, Ms. Sasithon Palattadej, Policy and Planning Advisor, along with NESDC officials, attended the Special Senior Officials’ Meeting for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Development Program,
the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (GMS),
and other related meetings in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia. Representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat, Asian Development Bank, and relevant agencies also participated in the meetings.
The 17th Strategic Planning Meeting to Drive the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Development Program
On March 25, 2024, Mr. Wanchat Suwannakitti, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in his capacity as National Secretary of the IMT-GT Program, participated in the 17th IMT-GT Strategic Planning Meeting in Tangerang, Republic of Indonesia, together with senior officials of the IMT-GT Program from the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia, […]
The 29th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting (Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle)
On Friday, September 29, 2023, Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, as Thailand’s Minister for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), attended the 29th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting in Batam, Riau Islands, Republic of Indonesia. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, chaired the meeting, with Mr. Mohd Rafizi bin […]
The 15th IMT-GT Summit (Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle)
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the 15th IMT-GT Summit (Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle) was held in Labuan Bajo, Republic of Indonesia. The leaders of the three IMT-GT countries jointly celebrated the 30th anniversary of the IMT-GT program’s establishment. Significant achievements of the cooperation include the continuous increase in the sub-region’s gross domestic product from US$12.79 billion […]
The 14th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, chaired the 14th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit at Sokha Hotel Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. The meeting was attended by Mr. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun, Special Representative of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, […]
General Information about IMT-GT Program
The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) was established in 1993, covering 14 southern provinces of Thailand, 11 states in northern and western Malaysia, and 10 provinces in Sumatra, Indonesia. Its objective is to promote regional economic development by leveraging advantages from geographical proximity and similarities in geography, environment, religion, culture, traditions, and language.
Currently, IMT-GT operates under the IMT-GT Vision 2036 aiming to become an integrated subregion with innovation-driven development, reduced inequality, and sustainable growth. The Implementation Blueprint 2022-2026 (IB 2022-2026) serves as the operational plan, comprising: (1) Economic corridor development for regional integration, (2) Private sector-driven growth, (3) Establishment of responsive institutional mechanisms, (4) Inclusive growth, and (5) Implementation of green economy, blue economy, and circular economy principles in subregional development.
The IMT-GT program focuses on establishing transport connectivity while promoting cross-border production and trade networks in the subregion through 6 corridors:
1. Songkhla-Penang-Medan Corridor (EC1)
2. Malacca Straits Corridor (EC2) connecting Krabi (Thailand) – Malacca (Malaysia)
3. Aceh-Medan-Pekanbaru-Palembang Corridor (EC3)
4. Malacca-Dumai Corridor (EC4)
5. Ranong-Phuket-Aceh Corridor (EC5)
6. Pattani-Yala-Narathiwat-Kelantan-Perak-Southern Sumatra Corridor (EC6)
Emphasizes collaboration between private sectors of the three countries and highlights the role of chief ministers and governors as key mechanisms in driving development that truly reflects the needs and priorities of private sector and local communities in economic and social development under the IMT-GT program.
These are investment projects for developing infrastructure in IMT-GT member countries, covering roads, airports, ports, and industrial estates to achieve economic and social integration. The projects also support concrete implementation of economic corridors. Currently, there are 36 PCPs with a total investment value of US$57 billion (approximately 2.05 trillion baht).
SUDF is an investment framework promoting green city network development and environmentally friendly green investments, such as energy efficiency, transport pollution reduction, and biodiversity conservation alongside utilization. This investment framework operates from 2019 to 2036.
Working Groups
Other Operating Mechanisms
Driven through various levels of meetings as follows:
Summit Level
The highest-level meeting mechanism of IMT-GT leaders, held annually to set overall program strategy and acknowledge past performance.
Ministerial Level
(Ministerial Meeting)
A meeting mechanism of IMT-GT ministers from each country, held annually with rotating hosts alphabetically, to monitor the past year’s operations and set policy directions and track various project implementations according to summit-level strategies.
Chief Ministers and Governors Forum
A meeting mechanism for executive-level officials from IMT-GT cooperation areas, held annually at the same venue as the ministerial meeting, one day prior.
Senior Officials
Level
A mechanism for senior officials to monitor and provide recommendations in accordance with operational plans and directives from IMT-GT leaders and ministers.
Working Group
(Working Group)
Meetings to monitor and drive implementation by operational agencies in each cooperation sector, covering 8 sectors.
National Secretariat
A mechanism supporting IMT-GT operations, primarily responsible for coordinating with domestic and international agencies and monitoring program implementation.
Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT)
The Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT) supports IMT-GT program implementation in coordination with national secretariats of member countries, various working groups, and development partners, with its office located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Single Tourism Destination
Accelerating tourism activities to support the IMT-GT Tourism Campaign 2023-2025, emphasizing private sector and local leadership roles, and utilizing continuously developing transport infrastructure.
Driving Key Projects under IB 2022-2026
Accelerating the signing of MoU on palm oil cooperation and Framework of Cooperation in Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (FOC in CIQ) to facilitate cross-border movement of goods and people, establishing digital technology cooperation, and developing halal certification systems while upgrading halal industry workforce.
Driving towards Green and Blue Economy
Enhancing environmental sustainability through environmental cooperation projects, alongside green city initiatives and SUDF investment plans, while supporting local governments in accessing funding opportunities for green and blue economy.
Past and Future Key Meeting Schedules
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