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Investments into Malaysia remain strong in 1st half
19 Aug 2015
Total approved investments in Malaysia during the first half of 2015 rose slightly to RM113.5 billion, up from RM112 billion in the first half of 2014.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamad today said investor confidence has remained strong in Malaysia’s growth potential as total investments realised to date under the 10th Malaysia Plan period (2011-15) was RM813.5 billion,
exceeding the plan’s target of RM740 billion.
In tandem with China’s current overseas investment policies, Malaysia attracted 10 manufacturing projects from China with investment value total of RM1.2 billion, he said.
Investment in the service sector grew moderately by 4.9% in the first half compared with corresponding period in 2014.
Mustapa said the slower growth was mainly due to the lower investment in the real estate sector, which recorded RM15.9 billion in the first half compared with RM29.1 billion last year.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamad today said investor confidence has remained strong in Malaysia’s growth potential as total investments realised to date under the 10th Malaysia Plan period (2011-15) was RM813.5 billion,
exceeding the plan’s target of RM740 billion.
In tandem with China’s current overseas investment policies, Malaysia attracted 10 manufacturing projects from China with investment value total of RM1.2 billion, he said.
Investment in the service sector grew moderately by 4.9% in the first half compared with corresponding period in 2014.
Mustapa said the slower growth was mainly due to the lower investment in the real estate sector, which recorded RM15.9 billion in the first half compared with RM29.1 billion last year.
Source: The Rakyat Post