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Malaysia’s investments surge 13.2% to RM285.2 billion in first nine months of 2025

Approved investments in Malaysia hit RM285.2 billion for Jan-Sept 2025, creating jobs and boosting income under the MADANI Government’s commitment.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring all investments yield tangible returns for the people.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, stated that investments secured by the MADANI Government are catalysts for both economic growth and public welfare.

“They create quality job opportunities, increase income and well-being, and build a new economic force that is more competitive and inclusive,” he said in a Facebook post.

He shared infographics detailing the nation’s investment performance for the first nine months of 2025.

Malaysia recorded approved investments worth RM285.2 billion from January to September 2025.

This figure represents a significant 13.2% increase and surpasses all pre-pandemic records set between 2006 and 2020.

Seven investment missions conducted during the same period generated a potential RM24.5 billion.

High-value sectors were pivotal, contributing RM137.9 billion or 48.4% of the total investments and driving future economic prospects.

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