Malaysia draws RM7.2bil in digital investments in 1H22


Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has attracted more than RM7.2 billion in investments in the first half of 2022, apart from investments of RM10.94 billion recorded in 2021, bringing the total investments to RM18.14 billion.

Its Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, said the investments which comprised foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic direct investment (DDI) were projected to create close to 10,000 job opportunities.

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