Digital economy attracts up to 70% of Malaysia's RM225bil approved investments: Tengku Zafrul


Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 70 per cent of Malaysia’s RM225 billion approved investments are in the digital economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

In a recent interview with United States-based news network, CNN, he explained that Malaysia has what it takes to power artificial intelligence (AI) and bring the whole ecosystem into the country.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Dollar edges back from 18-month high after FOMC minutes
Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave
Traders stay to the sidelines ahead of Budget 2027
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US$, markets eye Budget 2027
Trading ideas: Zetrix AI, Nothern Solar, Datasonic, Aemullus, Salutica, Axteria, Landmarks, MMM, EGH, Speedy Best, Ancile Tech
IMF: AI, energy prices shaping global economy
RedPlanet eyes bigger rail projects
CPO resilient
Yinson upstream unit raises fresh debt for FPSO Agogo
Landmarks in RM4.48mil resort purchase

Others Also Read