KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 – Malaysia recorded a strong 18.7% year-on-year growth in approved investments for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), attracting RM190.3 billion across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors.
These 3,011 approved projects are expected to generate 89,294 new jobs, reflecting the nation’s ability to turn commitments into tangible economic impact. Foreign investments accounted for 56.1% (RM106.8 billion), led by Singapore, China, the United States, the British Virgin Islands, and Italy, while domestic investments contributed 43.9% (RM83.5 billion).
Johor topped state-level investments with RM56.0 billion, followed by Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Sabah. The services sector emerged as the largest contributor at RM118.6 billion, growing 25.6% year-on-year, while manufacturing secured RM68.4 billion, with notable projects from Pentamaster, Chipbond, and Altera Semiconductor strengthening Malaysia’s industrial base.
MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz highlighted the results as proof of investor trust in Malaysia’s pro-business policies and reform agenda, while MIDA CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim emphasized the country’s strong project implementation rate of over 85%. With a robust pipeline of RM22.5 billion potential projects and RM103.8 billion investment leads under discussion.
Malaysia is set to maintain its momentum as a preferred regional investment hub.
