Malaysia recorded its highest-ever approved investments of RM426.7 billion in 2025, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.
He said the total represented an 11% increase from the approved investments in 2024. The figure came from 8,390 projects expected to generate 244,902 job opportunities for Malaysians.
“This is the highest ever amount of approved investments in our country’s history,” Anwar wrote in a Facebook post.
Domestic strength and foreign surge
Anwar, who also serves as finance minister, highlighted that domestic investments stayed robust at RM219.6 billion, accounting for about 51.5% of the overall total.
Foreign investments rose sharply by 20.9% to reach RM207.1 billion.
He said these numbers showed growing confidence from both local and international investors in Malaysia’s stability, clear policies and economic direction.
Focus on realisation and benefits
Anwar noted that the investment, trade and industry ministry together with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority would work to ensure every approved investment materialises.
He stressed the importance of turning these commitments into actual job creation, technology transfer and greater prosperity for the people.
“These are not mere figures but proof of global confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda that we have been executing,” he said.
“We will continue to work hard to ensure that all Malaysians can reap its benefits,” Anwar added.
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