Investment growth in 1Q due to political stability, clear economic policies - Anwar


KUALA LUMPUR: Political stability as well as economic policies that are clear and encouraging to investors have led to stronger investments in various economic sectors in the first quarter (1Q) of 2023, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said approved investments for 1Q 2023 totalled RM71.4 billion, a 60 per cent increase from the RM44.7 billion recorded in 1Q 2022.

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