KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded its highest-ever approved investments in 2025, reaching a historic RM426.7bil, an 11% increase from RM384.4bil in 2024, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said a total of 8,390 projects were approved, with the potential to create 244,902 job opportunities for Malaysians.
“Domestic investment remained robust at RM219.6bil, representing 51.5% of the total investment.
“Foreign investment jumped 20.9% to RM207.1bil, reflecting strong confidence from both local and international investors in Malaysia’s economic stability and policy direction,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday.
Anwar, who is Finance Minister, attributed the achievement to the coordinated efforts of the Federal Government.
He said both the Malaysian Investment Development Authority and Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry aim to ensure that approved investments are implemented.
“This is more than just numbers.
“It demonstrates the world’s confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda we are carrying out.
“We will continue to work hard to ensure all Malaysians benefit from this growth,” the Prime Minister said.
There was also good news coming from Johor with Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi saying the state recorded a total investment of RM110bil in 2025, the highest ever in history.
He said the achievement is expected to create 24,584 new job opportunities for the people of Johor.
“This momentum is also driven by the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as Johor is strategically located next to one of Asia’s most developed and dynamic economies,” he said in a social media post.
He also paid tribute to the guidance and leadership of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who has always stressed that the state’s development should translate into real benefits for its people.
“I hold on to this principle that each investment needs to translate into more quality job opportunities for locals to generate a better income to overcome the challenges of the rising cost of living,” he said.
