MALAYSIA recorded the highest approved investment in the nation’s history, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today in a post on X.
In 2025, the total reached RM426.7 bil, a 11 per cent increase compared with the previous year.
“This is not merely a figure, but proof of global confidence in Malaysia and the reform agenda we are implementing,” he said, adding that a total of 8,390 projects were approved, with the potential to create 244,902 employment opportunities for Malaysians.
While some netizens were enthusiastic over the news, others voiced their reservation in the comment section such as @ranggabinramli who wondered if these projects received billions in tax relief.
“Even if you make the best record for investment for 100 years also, you will lose the next election if the voice of the people is not taken into consideration,” said @mrfirdausjailan, who further inquired about the possibility of suspending Azam Baki.
Another netizen said he recently went to a meeting with one of the largest banks in the country. “After that meeting, I asked them how is the NPL rate. They replied it’s so bad. Never recovered from Covid. All these figures is good but not coming to normal Rakyat. Economic growth should be at 6%,” @kiruban pointed out.
Then there was @mhazone1988 suggesting that there should be investment on infrastructures in Sabah and the east coast.
Anwar continued, stating that domestic investment remained strong at RM219.6 bil, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the country’s total investment.
At the same time, foreign investment surged 20.9 per cent to RM207.1 bil, reflecting the confidence of both local and international investors in Malaysia’s stability, clear policies and economic direction. —Mar 6, 2026
Main image: Anwar Ibrahim (Facebook)
