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Continued Investor Confidence Sees Approved Investments Up 18% To RM160 Billion For Malaysia, Generating Over 79,000 New Jobs For 1H 2024

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia has demonstrated its continued appeal to investors and resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty by attracting a substantial 18-per cent year-on-year increase in approved investments to RM160.0 billion across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors from January to June 2024 (1H 2024).

This surge in investment is backed by a substantial 2,948 investment projects, which is expected to create a significant 79,187 new job opportunities.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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