Miti to strengthen efforts in attracting investment after strong 2024 GDP performance


Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz .— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue its efforts to attract more investment, boost trade, and develop local industries following a strong 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) performance.

MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz noted that Malaysia’s GDP in 2024 exceeded expectations, driven by investment and exports.

"Among the factors contributing to this encouraging performance are increased investments, which saw double-digit growth of 12 per cent - the highest in 12 years - and higher exports, particularly in the electrical and electronics sector,” he said in a post on X today.

According to Bank Negara Malaysia, the Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, surpassing the initial projection of 4-5 per cent. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
MITI , GDP , Export , Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Next In Business News

Matrade intesifies efforts to help local OGSE firms grow beyond traditional markets
RON95 can hold at RM1.99 amid oil price surge but fiscal pressure may rise, says economist
Oil prices surge 20% as expanding US-Israeli war with Iran cuts supplies from Mideast
Ringgit opens lower as risk sentiment boosts US$
FBM KLCI drops below 1,700 as oil prices top US$100
Trading ideas: TNB, CelcomDigi, AirAsia X, QL Resources, LHI, Media Prima, MR DIY, Master Tec, Bina Puri, Itmax, Leform, Timberwell, Ekovest, AME Elite, Dengkil, Gamuda
Japan's Nikkei futures fall 7% after oil prices surge
Oil surges, shares skid in Asia as Middle East conflict rages
Guangdong eyes deeper ties with Malaysia, South-East Asia
Outsourcing no more the in-thing

Others Also Read