Malaysia has jumped 11 spots in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 to 23rd place — its best ranking since 2020 — reflecting the progressive momentum in the country’s economic …
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ASEAN bets on US$2 tril digital economy
ASEAN is betting its economic growth on the formation of a single, interconnected digital market that could be worth as much as US$2 trillion (RM8.46 trillion) by 2030. The ASEAN …
Malaysia records RM89.8 billion approved investments in first quarter
Malaysia has secured RM89.8 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25), a steady 3.7% year – on – year increase despite a challenging global economic backdrop. …
Malaysia’s Approved Investments Grow 3.7% Y-O-Y, Generating Over 33,300 New Jobs, Reflecting Continued Confidence in Nation’s Clear Investment Policies
For January to March 2025 (Q12025), Malaysia attracted RM89.8 billion of approved investments in services (RM57.8 billion, 64.4% share), manufacturing (RM30.5 billion, 33.9%), and primary (RM1.5 billion, 1.7%) sectors. This …
Malaysia still a key area for oil and gas investments
Malaysia is expected to remain a key area for investments in the oil and gas sector, particularly in upstream activities, decarbonisation and energy transition projects, according to BMI Country Risk …