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Record-High RM163.6 Billion Poured into Malaysia’s Digital Sector
- Digital investments in Malaysia more than tripled to RM163.6 billion in 2024, up from RM46.8 billion in 2023.
- Government's push into AI and advanced computing played a key role in attracting capital.
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) led efforts in collaboration with other government agencies.
Data Centres and Cloud Infrastructure Dominate Investment Landscape
- 76.8% of total approved digital investments went into data centres and cloud infrastructure.
- Malaysia has established a Data Centre Task Force to ensure growth aligns with sustainability goals.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Breakdown
- Singapore: RM57 billion (largest contributor).
- United States: RM23 billion.
- China: RM12 billion.
- Australia: RM2.6 billion.
- India: RM2 billion.
Domestic Direct Investments Concentrated in Klang Valley
- Klang Valley: RM136 billion.
- Johor: RM22 billion.
- Penang: RM3 billion.
- Sabah: RM423 million.
- Sarawak: RM280 million.
Malaysia Achieves Record-High Approved Investments in 2024
- Total approved investments reached RM378.5 billion, the highest in the nation’s history.
- Near 15% growth from 2023, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
- MDEC targets a 5% investment growth in 2025, with continued momentum in AI, digital transformation, and cloud computing.
Strategic Outlook
- MDEC and MIDA to sustain strong investment inflows through targeted initiatives.
- Focus on AI, data centres, and advanced computing to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a digital economy hub in the region.
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