Approved investments in Malaysia surged 11% to a record RM426.7 billion in 2025, driven by strong domestic and foreign investor confidence.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has achieved its highest-ever level of approved investments, reaching RM426.7 billion in 2025.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the figure, which marks an 11% increase from the RM384.4 billion recorded in 2024.
A total of 8,390 projects were approved with the potential to create 244,902 jobs for Malaysians.
Domestic investment remained robust at RM219.6 billion, accounting for 51.5% of the total.
Foreign investment saw a significant surge of 20.9% to reach RM207.1 billion.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this reflects strong confidence from local and international investors in Malaysia’s stability, clear policies, and economic direction.
He attributed the achievement to integrated efforts across the entire MADANI government machinery.
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority intensified efforts to ensure approved investments are realised and translated into jobs, technology transfers, and national prosperity.
“This achievement is more than a number,” Anwar said in a statement on social media.
“It is proof of global confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda under way.”
He added that efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure all Malaysians benefit from this economic progress.