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The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the country’s principal investment promotion agency. It is tasked with promoting the manufacturing and services sectors, through the provision of assistance for potential investors as well as the implementation of their projects. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation is the principal export promotion agency. There are numerous government-backed bodies involved in the economic development of the country. These include Bank Negara Malaysia which helps to manage the stability of the economy; Multimedia Development Corporation which promotes ICT development; the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board; and the Inter-Agency Planning Group (IAPG), which organises cross-agency cooperation such as in the Five Year Plans.