FX.co ★ Malaysia Q4 FDI Notches Record High

Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows soared to a record MYR 27.82 billion in Q4 2025, up sharply from MYR 8.47 billion in the previous quarter, signaling a strong rebound in investor confidence. The bulk of these inflows was channeled into the services sector—especially information & communication and financial activities—followed by the manufacturing sector. The main sources of FDI were Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. For the full year, FDI inflows rose to MYR 53.46 billion from MYR 51.53 billion in 2024, indicating sustained foreign interest in Malaysia despite global economic uncertainties.