Kuala Lumpur, March 17 -- Malaysia has approved a record 109 billion USD in investments for 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year, significantly surpassing its initial target of 97 billion USD.
According to United Overseas Bank (UOB), Malaysia's investment outlook for the next 12 to 24 months remains positive despite global headwinds and energy volatility linked to the Middle East conflict. Investor confidence is bolstered by diversification across high-growth sectors, including electrical and electronics, electric vehicles, and digital services.
UOB said Malaysia's 2025 performance was driven by strong growth across all sectors, including services, manufacturing, and agriculture, as well as foreign investment. Singapore is the lar...