MALAYSIA has achieved a historic milestone in investment approvals, with a total of RM426.7 billion sanctioned in 2025, representing an 11 per cent increase compared with RM384.4 billion in 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.
Speaking in his capacity as both Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Anwar revealed that 8,390 projects were approved last year, with the potential to generate 244,902 job opportunities for Malaysians.
“Domestic investment remains strong at RM219.6 billion, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the nation’s total investment,” he said in a post on his social media platform on Friday.
Foreign investment surged by 20.9 per cent to RM207.1 billion, reflecting growing confidence among both local and international investors in Malaysia’s stability, clear policy direction, and economic trajectory.
Anwar attributed the achievement to the coordinated efforts of the entire Madani Government machinery, with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) intensifying efforts to ensure that investments are not only approved but successfully implemented, translating into job creation, technology transfer, and broad-based prosperity for the nation.
“This accomplishment is more than just a number; it is evidence of the world’s confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda currently underway. Efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure all Malaysians benefit from these achievements,” he said.
The record investment approvals underscore Malaysia’s rising appeal as a competitive destination for both domestic and foreign capital, signalling optimism in the country’s economic governance and long-term growth prospects. - March 6, 2026
