Stronger approved investments in 2H likely


KUALA LUMPUR: The government expects approved investment to record stronger growth in the second half of 2023 (2H23), on track to hit its annual target, after achieving RM132.6bil worth of approved investment in 1H23.

“I am pleased with our achievement in 1H23, securing RM132.6bil, representing 60.3% of our annual target.

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