Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows eased to MYR 22.81 billion in Q1 2026 from a record MYR 26.64 billion in Q4, though inflows remained relatively solid despite ongoing external uncertainty. The decline mainly reflected softer capital inflows through debt instruments, particularly loans received from abroad, although this component continued to account for the largest share of total FDI. Equity and investment fund shares also contributed to inflows. By sector, the services industry attracted the bulk of foreign investments, led by the information and communication subsector, as demand for digital infrastructure and technology-related activities stayed firm. Mining and quarrying, alongside construction, were the next largest recipients of foreign capital. In terms of source economies, Singapore remained the leading investor, followed by China and Hong Kong. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Foreign Direct Investment in Malaysia increased by 22809.25 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2026. Foreign Direct Investment in Malaysia averaged 9037.07 MYR Million from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 27806.77 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2022 and a record low of -1982.56 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on May of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 28752.00 24497.00 MYR Million Apr 2026
Capital Flows 27395.00 9414.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Current Account 15157.00 2748.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.50 1.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 182743.00 148788.00 MYR Million Apr 2026
Exports YoY 36.90 8.30 percent Apr 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 22809.25 26641.30 MYR Million Mar 2026
Imports 153990.57 124199.00 MYR Million Apr 2026
Imports YoY 20.00 10.40 percent Apr 2026
Terms of Trade 119.60 124.40 points Apr 2026


Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
22809.25 26641.30 27806.77 -1982.56 2005 - 2026 MYR Million Quarterly

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Malaysia Q1 FDI Retreats from Recod High
Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows eased to MYR 22.81 billion in Q1 2026 from a record MYR 26.64 billion in Q4, though inflows remained relatively solid despite ongoing external uncertainty. The decline mainly reflected softer capital inflows through debt instruments, particularly loans received from abroad, although this component continued to account for the largest share of total FDI. Equity and investment fund shares also contributed to inflows. By sector, the services industry attracted the bulk of foreign investments, led by the information and communication subsector, as demand for digital infrastructure and technology-related activities stayed firm. Mining and quarrying, alongside construction, were the next largest recipients of foreign capital. In terms of source economies, Singapore remained the leading investor, followed by China and Hong Kong.
2026-05-15
Malaysia Q4 FDI Notches Record High
Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows surged to a record MYR 27.82 billion in Q4 2025, sharply higher than MYR 8.47 billion in the previous quarter, underscoring a strong rebound in investor confidence. Inflow was mainly directed to the services sector, particularly information & communication and financial activities, followed by the manufacturing sector. The top sources of FDI were Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. For the full year, FDI inflows increased to MYR 53.46 billion, up from MYR 51.53 billion in 2024, reflecting sustained foreign interest despite global economic uncertainties.
2026-02-13
Malaysia Q3 FDI Rebounds from Near 5-Year Low
Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows jumped to MYR 8.47 billion in Q3 2025, rebounding sharply from MYR 1.61 billion in the previous quarter, which had marked the lowest level in almost five years. The bulk of the investments flowed into the services sector, especially information & communication and financial services, followed by mining and quarrying. Key sources of FDI included Singapore, China, and Japan.
2025-11-14