FDI rose by RM4.6b in 3Q to RM12.8b, mainly from Singapore


Manufacturing remains as the main sector for foreign investment in Malaysia, followed by financial and wholesale & retail trade.

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by RM4.6bil to record a higher inflow of RM12.8bil in the third quarter this year, mostly in the form of equity and investment fund shares.

The Statistics Department said on Friday manufacturing remains as the main sector for foreign investment in Malaysia, followed by financial and wholesale & retail trade.

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