Record high RM426.7bil approved investments in 2025

2026-03-06 - 02:03

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said 8,390 approved projects are set to create 244,902 job opportunities for Malaysians. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia reached a record high of RM426.7 billion in approved investments last year, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said this was an 11% increase from the approved investments recorded in 2024, with 8,390 projects set to create 244,902 job opportunities for Malaysians. “This is the highest ever amount of approved investments in our country’s history,” he said in a Facebook post. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said domestic investments remained strong at RM219.6 billion last year, making up about 51.5% of overall investments. “At the same time, foreign investments surged by 20.9% to RM207.1 billion. All these reflect the confidence of both domestic and foreign investors in Malaysia’s stability, clear policies and economic direction. “The investment, trade and industry ministry and Malaysian Investment Development Authority will ensure that each investment is not only approved but realised and translated into job opportunities, technology transfer and the people’s prosperity. “These are not mere figures but proof of global confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda that we have been executing. We will continue to work hard to ensure that all Malaysians can reap its benefits,” said Anwar.