Malaysia more selective in choosing foreign investment for country's greater benefit - PM
Malaysia is now more selective in choosing foreign direct investments, with a focus on projects that would greatly benefit the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia's FDI inflow at RM40.4 bln, DIA outflow at RM40.6 bln in 2023 - DOSM
Malaysia's foreign direct investment net inflow recorded RM40.4 billion in 2023 from RM75.4 billion the previous year.
Wed Jun 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] How to lose investors confidence, the flip-flop way
The shift in policy direction by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has raised concerns about the stability of Malaysia's investment climate.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Promote DDIs as aggressively as FDIs - Mustapa
Malaysia needs to promote Domestic Direct Investments (DDIs) as aggressively as Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), as both are equally important in supporting the nation's economic growth.
Fri May 27 2022
Higher GDP, FDI point towards economic recovery in 2022
The growing momentum of gross domestic product (GDP) and foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in 2021 are pointing towards an economic recovery year for Malaysia this year.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign investment post-COVID-19 - Azmin
Azmin said foreign direct investments contributed RM62.5 billion compared to RM19.8 billion for the same period in 2020.
Mon Sep 27 2021
FDI slips 54.8 pct to RM14.6 bln in 2020, lowest since 2009 - DOSM
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia recorded a net inflow of RM14.6 billion in 2020, down 54.8 per cent from RM32.4 billion in 2019, the lowest since 2009.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Malaysia manages to attract RM81.9 bln FDI this year - Azmin
Malaysia has managed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) worth RM81.9 billion from 240 companies this year.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Malaysia needs clearer economic directions to attract FDI, says former minister
Former second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called for clearer economic directions to attract and sustain foreign direct investments (FDI) into Malaysia.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Skilling agenda vital part for digital economy blueprint's success -- Microsoft director
A country with a greater talent pool alongside rapid technological advancements would gain a competitive advantage in wooing foreign direct investment.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Malaysia cannot continue to depend on FDI - Tun M
Dr M said the country needed to be in control of technology and targeting industrial production for the global market such as being done by China, Japan and South Korea.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Govt will ensure Malaysia remains attractive for FDI, DDI - Tengku Zafrul
The government will ensure that Malaysia continues to be a choice destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic direct investment (DDI).
Sat Nov 28 2020
Malaysian companies told to capiltalise on investment opportunities in India - CIIM
The republic is easing the norms for the opening up of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 16 sectors.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Malaysia receives RM31.7 billion FDI in 2019 DoSM
Malaysia received RM31.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, an increase of 3.1 per cent from RM30.7 billion in 2018.
Thu Jun 11 2020
[OPINION] New Malays in new direction: The paradigm shift
A "paradigm," according to the late Historian of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Thomas Kuhn, is based on the consensus of the scientists. The key word being consensus.
Thu Dec 27 2018
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024