MIDA

Mida is a term that can refer to multiple things, including an acronym for a government agency, as well as geographic names and personal names. The meaning of the word is usually determined by context.

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority, shortened as MIDA, is a government agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. It serves as the principal body for promoting and coordinating investments into Malaysia’s manufacturing and services sectors. MIDA provides information and advisory services to prospective investors, processes project approvals and licensing, and administers government incentive programs such as pioneer status and investment tax allowances under applicable legislation. It also helps facilitate regulatory compliance, site selection, and other administrative steps necessary for approved projects, with a focus on attracting foreign and domestic investment and integrating them into the Malaysian economy.

Mida Creek is a coastal inlet in Kilifi County along the Indian Ocean in Kenya. The site is noted for its mangrove swamps and rich biodiversity, and it is a location used for fisheries, local livelihoods, and ecotourism activities. The name Mida in this context refers to a geographic feature rather than an organization or personal name.

Beyond these uses, Mida can be a given name or surname in various cultures and may appear in different languages with no single universal meaning. As with many short proper nouns, its interpretation depends on regional and contextual factors.