Malaysia eyes high-tech foreign direct investments

The Trump administration imposed restrictions on technology exports to a Chinese semiconductor maker citing national security grounds amid a mounting tariff battle with Beijing.

MALAYSIA’S game plan to attract investments has taken a new shape, as the government places greater emphasis on luring investments in advanced technology and capital intensive industries.

With the global economy heading towards a synchronised slowdown and global foreign direct investments hitting the lowest levels in 10 years, it is becoming increasingly challenging to attract investments.