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Malaysia Secures RM218.5 Billion Approved Investments in 1H 2026, Jobs Rise 8.4%

Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, up 11.7% year-on-year, with the projects expected to create 99,030 jobs, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). Foreign investment accounted for RM126.9 billion, rising 18.5% year-on-year, while domestic investment increased 3.5% to RM91.6 billion. Services attracted the largest share at […]

Source: Business Today Malaysia · August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM · AI-assisted report

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Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, an 11.7% year-on-year increase, with projects expected to create 99,030 jobs, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). Foreign investment accounted for RM126.9 billion, up 18.5% year-on-year, while domestic investment rose 3.5% to RM91.6 billion. The services sector attracted the largest share of investments, though further details were not provided.

The surge in foreign investments highlights strong investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic outlook. The manufacturing and services sectors were key drivers, though specific breakdowns of sectoral contributions were not disclosed. MIDA did not provide additional details on the types of projects or the breakdown of job creation by sector.

Malaysia’s investment growth aligns with broader regional trends, as the government continues to promote industrial and digital transformation initiatives. The increase in approved investments follows recent policy measures aimed at attracting high-value industries, though further details on these policies were not available.

Looking ahead, the government expects investment momentum to continue, supported by ongoing infrastructure projects and incentives for high-tech industries. Further updates on sector-specific investments and job creation details are expected in the coming months.

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