Chinese investments in Malaysia likely to diversify into more sectors in 2018


United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd economist Julia Goh told StarBiz more Chinese firms are expected to invest in other promising sectors in Malaysia.

PETALING JAYA: The flow of investment from China into Malaysia is likely to diversify into more sectors compared to the current emphasis on infrastructure and property development projects, economists said.

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd economist Julia Goh told StarBiz more Chinese firms are expected to invest in other promising sectors in Malaysia.

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