Kuala Lumpur, March 10 -- Malaysia's total approved investments have surpassed 1 trillion MYR (about 250 billion USD) over the past three years, underscoring strong investor confidence and the country's resilience amid global uncertainties, according to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

Latest data from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) showed that the country recorded 426.7 billion MYR in approved investments in 2025, the highest level on record and an 11% increase from 2024.

A total of 8,390 projects were approved during the year, with the potential to create 244,902 jobs for Malaysians.

Notably, there was a balance between domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI). Domestic investmen...