MALAYSIA'S RM285.2 BILLION APPROVED INVESTMENTS IN 9M 2025 UP 13.2% Y-O-Y, DEFIES GLOBAL HEADWINDS, CREATES OVER 150,000 JOBS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's investment performance has proved remarkably resilient in a turbulent global environment. The country attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments during the first nine months of 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2% increase from the previous year. This strong showing comes at a time when geopolitical and trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tighter monetary conditions have dampened investment flows in many other markets, underscoring Malaysia's enduring appeal as an investment destination.

The 4,874 approved projects span manufacturing, services, and primary sectors. The approvals cover a projected employment creation of 152,766 new jobs, reflecting the scale and sectoral breadth of investors’ interests in Malaysia's economy.