KUALA LUMPUR, September 5 — Malaysia’s approved foreign direct investment (FDI) soared to RM160 billion in the first half of 2024, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today.
Speaking at Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s 30th anniversary celebration, Anwar highlighted this achievement as a testament to growing confidence in Malaysia’s economic policies and future prospects.
The investments are set to generate 72,000 jobs from 3,000 projects across the country, further bolstering Malaysia’s economic landscape. Anwar credited the coordinated efforts of various agencies and ministries for this success, while also urging continued vigilance to sustain the nation’s economic momentum.
