Summary
- Malaysia recorded RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, up 11.7%.
- The 2,746 approved projects are expected to create 99,030 jobs.
- Foreign investment reached RM126.9 billion, while domestic investment totalled RM91.6 billion.
- Selangor led with RM70 billion, followed by Johor at RM59.4 billion and Penang at RM20.2 billion.
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KUALA LUMPUR, September 2 — Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments during the first half of 2026, an 11.7% increase from a year earlier, MIDA said.
The investments covered 2,746 projects expected to create 99,030 jobs. Services accounted for RM149.6 billion, manufacturing RM51.3 billion and the primary sector RM17.6 billion.
Foreign investment rose 18.5% to RM126.9 billion, led by the United States, Singapore and Japan. Domestic manufacturing investment increased 23% to RM18.6 billion.
Selangor attracted the most investment at RM70 billion, followed by Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Sarawak.
