Malaysia attracted 225 billion RM in approved investments in services, manufacturing and primary sectors from January to September, exceeding its annual target.
Malaysia attracted 225 billion RM (48.19 billion USD) in approved investments in services, manufacturing and primary sectors from January to September. (Photo: nst.com.my)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia attracted 225 billion RM (48.19 billion USD) inapproved investments in services, manufacturing and primary sectors fromJanuary to September, exceeding its annual target.
According to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, thisis a testament to Malaysia’s continued attractiveness as an investmentdestination which is winning confidence from investors.
Foreigndirect investment (FDI) constituted 55.9% of the total investment, contributing35 billion RM. Meanwhile, domestic direct investment was worth 99.3 billion RM,or 44.1% of the total approved amount.
Foreign investors havecommitted to injecting around 347 billion RM in Malaysia in 2023, with China toland 170 billion RM, the US 67.74 billion RM, the UAE 40.6 billion RM, the Republicof Korea 24 billion RM, Japan 23.1 billion RM, Singapore 13 billion RM, Brunei5 billion RM, Italy 3.3 RM, Indonesia 200 million RM and Vietnam 5 millionRM./.
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Malaysia attracted 225 billion RM (48.19 billion USD) in approved investments in services, manufacturing and primary sectors from January to September. (Photo: nst.com.my) 
