MIDA: Malaysia records RM164b investments, China top investor


Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said these investments are expected to create 114,673 new jobs in various sectors of the economy once implemented.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded RM164bil in approved investments through 4,599 projects in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in 2020 with China the top investor, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority's (MIDA) data.

Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said these investments are expected to create 114,673 new jobs in various sectors of the economy once implemented.

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