Approved Investments Rise To RM218.5 Bln In First Half Of 2026 - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Implementation lags between approved investments and their physical execution pose a structural risk to Malaysia’s economic growth, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2-5.2 per cent in 2027, from 4.8-5.3 per cent this year, supported by sustained domestic demand, favourable labour market conditions, continued income growth and firm investment activity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) today.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue to leverage its industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, infrastructure and market access to attract more quality investments from the United States (US) amid intensifying competition from other Asian countries.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- KYZEN Corporation, which provides precision cleaning solutions for electronics and advanced manufacturing, opened its new facility in Penang today, marking a significant expansion in its operations after more than 16 years here.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of RM41.5 billion in investments were approved for Negeri Sembilan from 2023 to June 2026 under the purview of the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), with the potential to create 14,953 job opportunities.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded approved investments totalling RM59.4 billion for the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), covering the manufacturing sector, machinery manufacturing, as well as electrical and electronics.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) – The Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) has received more than 40 applications to establish or expand data-centre operations in Malaysia this year, reflecting continued investment interest in the country’s digital infrastructure industry.