Malaysia records RM42.8 billion approved investments from January to March 2022
Foreign direct investments comprised the bulk at 65% or RM27.8 billion.
Agong welcomes Malaysia’s investment success post-pandemic
He says Malaysia achieved its total export target of RM1.25 trillion for 2025 last year, four years ahead of schedule.
Huge jump in FDI in first half 2021 with record RM107.5 billion total investments
This augurs well for Malaysia’s path to economic recovery some five months after the launch of the National Investment Aspirations framework.
European circuits board giant picks Malaysia in RM8.5 billion boost to pandemic recovery
The plant in Kedah is expected to generate 5,000 high-impact jobs.
Approved investments up 95% to RM80 billion for first quarter of the year
The investments involve 993 projects and are expected to generate 32,557 job opportunities.
Putrajaya eyes high-quality investors as it seeks to reverse impact from global FDI drop
Some 240 high-profile foreign projects worth over RM80 billion are being eyed, with more than half to be implemented in the coming year.
Malaysia must refresh its FDI strategy
The dramatic fall in foreign direct investment in 2020 is due to short-term factors but it is a warning that Malaysia must revise its FDI strategy to face regional competition.
Putrajaya spills FDI data as it negotiates 240 high-profile foreign investments
Mida says a steady stream of new investments and major expansions await this year despite claims that Malaysia is losing out.
Not the beginning of the end if Malaysia lags behind in FDIs
While detractors play a vital role in keeping the government on its toes, we do not need to despair over our FDI situation relative to that of our neighbours.
