Kuala lumpur: A total of RM474.2 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors was recorded between 2024 (full year) and March 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The investments span the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors, involving 9,238 projects and creating 241,086 job opportunities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry highlighted that domestic investment accounted for the majority of approved investments during this period, totaling RM242.5 billion or 51.1 percent, while foreign investment constituted RM231.7 billion (48.9 percent). This information was disclosed in a written reply published on Parliament’s website today, in response to a query from Chiew Choon Man (PH-Miri) about the amount of foreign investment received in 2024 and 2025, as well as projections for the next three years.

As of June 10, 2025, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is actively assessing proposed investment projects amounting to RM48.5 billion. This includes 683 proposed projects in the services sector, valued at RM27.6 billion, and 89 projects in the manufacturing sector with a combined value of RM20.9 billion.

Furthermore, MIDA is negotiating high-potential investment projects valued at RM59.3 billion. MITI expressed optimism about maintaining this strong investment performance and momentum in the future, noting that both figures indicate positive investment momentum in Malaysia.