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Services Sector Takes the Lead — 64.4% of Malaysia’s Q1 2025 Investments Focused on Services

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2025-08-22 12:00

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Services Sector Takes the Lead — 64.4% of Malaysia’s Q1 2025 Investments Focused on Services
Services Sector Takes the Lead — 64.4% of Malaysia’s Q1 2025 Investments Focused on Services

In Q1 2025, Malaysia’s services sector continued to dominate investment trends, securing RM57.8 billion in approved investments — accounting for 64.4% of the national total. Key areas driving this growth include information technology, logistics, finance, trade, and media.


The manufacturing sector recorded RM30.5 billion (33.9%) in approved investments, primarily in electrical & electronics and machinery. Meanwhile, the primary sector — comprising agriculture, mining, and plantations — registered RM1.5 billion (1.7%).


This investment pattern signals Malaysia’s ongoing shift toward a knowledge- and service-driven economy, aligning with global industry trends and digital transformation efforts.


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