Eliminate uncertainty to attract more investments

Keeping the momentum: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz unveiled the nation’s 2024 investment performance in the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors on Feb 25. We cannot assume that this stellar performance will continue without addressing several economic issues that may erode investor confidence.

AS a PhD student in politics and economics, I took particular interest when the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) announced in February that Malaysia had garnered a remarkable RM378.5bil in approved investments for 2024 – the highest on record.

Politics and the economy often go hand in hand, and last year’s stellar investment performance reflects the political stability and comprehensive policies under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government.