Foreign Direct Investment in Malaysia increased by 8468.55 MYR Million in the third quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the amount of foreign direct investments in Malaysia amounted to approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. This was an increase of around **** billion U.S. dollars compared to the FDI inflow in the previous year, which was around **** billion U.S. dollars.

Key information about Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment

• Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 2.3 USD bn in Sep 2025, compared with an increase of 1.6 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment: USD mn net flows data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2005 to Sep 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.5 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of -1.0 USD bn in Dec 2009.

• In the latest reports of Malaysia, Current Account recorded a surplus of 2.9 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Malaysia Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 660.3 USD mn in Sep 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 3.4 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 122.1 USD bn in Sep 2025.

In 2024, the United States had the highest income from foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia, with around ***** billion Malaysian ringgit. Meanwhile, Singapore was the second highest, at around ** billion Malaysian ringgit in FDI income. FDI income refers to the repatriation of earnings to investors from their direct investment enterprise in the country.

In 2024, the net inflows of foreign direct investment for manufacturing in Malaysia amounted to approximately **** billion Malaysian ringgit. The foreign direct investment is a type of investment in the form of controlling ownership made by an individual or a corporation in one country into a business located in another country.

This dataset shows the Foreign Direct Investment Position in Malaysia by Sector, 2008 - 2023 (Q2) (Quarterly). Footnote: Value for year 2021 are final Value for year 2022 are revised Value for year 2023 are preliminary Value for End Quarter only available 2015 onwards Financial and Insurance/Takaful Activities Include investments by holding companies Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia No. of Views : 127

This dataset shows the Flows of foreign direct investment in Malaysia by blocks of countries, 2008 - 2023 (Annually). Footnote: Credit refers to inflow of funds or amounts received by Malaysian direct investor from non-resident direct investment enterprise due to liquidation of investment abroad, loan transactions, trade credits and other capital receipts. Debit refers to outflow of funds or amounts extended by Malaysian direct investors to non-resident direct investment enterprise in the form of equity capital, reinvested earnings, loan transactions, trade credits, as well as other capital extensions. Data for year 2021 are Final Data for year 2022 are Revised Data for year 2023 are Preliminary for Jan - Jun 2023 Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia No. of Views : 83

In 2024, a surplus of approximately **** billion Malaysian ringgit in net inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) from the service sector in Malaysia was recorded. By comparison, the net inflows of foreign direct investment for mining and quarrying in Malaysia amounted to approximately *****billion Malaysian ringgit.

Key information about Malaysia Direct Investment Abroad

• Malaysia Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 660.3 USD mn in Sep 2025, compared with a growth of 1.1 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Malaysia Direct Investment Abroad: USD mn data is updated quarterly.
• It is available from Mar 1999 to Sep 2025 and averaged 2.2 USD bn throughout the period.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.6 USD bn in Sep 2010 and a record low of -2.3 USD bn in Mar 2022.

• In the latest reports of Malaysia, Current Account recorded a surplus of 2.9 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 2.3 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 3.4 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 122.1 USD bn in Sep 2025.

In 2024, the income from foreign direct investments (FDI) in Malaysia was the highest in the manufacturing sector, at around *****billion Malaysian ringgit. Meanwhile, the construction sector had an FDI income deficit of *** million Malaysian ringgit. FDI income refers to the repatriation of earnings to investors from their direct investment enterprise in the country.

South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: USD: Total: Malaysia data was reported at 584.866 USD mn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.168 USD mn for 2021. South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: USD: Total: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 31.168 USD mn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2022, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 584.866 USD mn in 2022 and a record low of -310.025 USD mn in 2014. South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: USD: Total: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: USD: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series excluding resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for unlisted outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Accumulation of FDI equity flows, Book values. Valuation method used for inward debt positions: Nominal value. Valuation method used for outward debt positions: Market value.; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationship (FDIR). Fellow enterprises are partially covered in FDI transactions and positions. However given the reporting treshold, almost all of the value of transactions of fellows are covered in the statistics. Collective investment institutions are included as direct investment enterprises. Non-profit institutions serving households are included as direct investors (outward FDI transactions and positions). FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI positions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

This dataset shows the Flows of foreign direct investment in Malaysia by sector, 2008 - 2023 (Q2) (Quarterly). Footnote Credit refers to inflow of funds or amounts received by Malaysian direct investor from non-resident direct investment enterprise due to liquidation of investment abroad, loan transactions, trade credits and other capital receipts. Debit refers to outflow of funds or amounts extended by Malaysian direct investors to non-resident direct investment enterprise in the form of equity capital, reinvested earnings, loan transactions, trade credits, as well as other capital extensions. Data for year 2017 & 2021 are Final Data for year 2022 are Revised Data for year 2023 are Preliminary Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia No. of Views : 81

Actual value and historical data chart for Malaysia Foreign Direct Investment Net Bop Us Dollar

Belgium Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: Total: Malaysia data was reported at -90.000 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of -10.000 EUR mn for 2022. Belgium Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: Total: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging -24.000 EUR mn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 EUR mn in 2013 and a record low of -90.000 EUR mn in 2023. Belgium Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Inward: Total: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment:Reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) has never been observed or is very negligible. It would be treated as portfolio investment in theory. Netting of reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series excluding resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Book value; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Participation Multiplication Method (PMM) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered. Collective investment institutions are not covered as direct investment enterprises. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions and posisitons are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

This data set shows the Foreign Direct Investment Position in Malaysia by Blocks of Countries, 2008 - 2023 (Q2) (Quarterly). Footnote: Value for year 2021 are final Value for 2022 are revised Value for 2023 are preliminary Value for End Quarter only available 2015 onwards Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia No. of Views : 161

Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data was reported at 0.011 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.010 % for 2022. Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 0.017 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.062 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.005 % in 2019. Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment: % of Total FDI: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series including resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Market value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Market value, Nominal value.; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered. Collective investment institutions are not covered as direct investment enterprises. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

In 2024, the total stock of foreign direct investments from China in Malaysia reached about ***** billion U.S. dollars. This was a decrease from ***** billion U.S. dollars in the previous year.

In 2024, the total stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States in Malaysia reached around ******billion Malaysian ringgit. This was a increase from around ***billion Malaysian ringgit in the previous year. FDI refers to investment in the form of financial instruments by foreign direct investors in direct investment enterprises in Malaysia.

Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Inward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data was reported at 0.034 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.045 % for 2022. Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Inward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 0.034 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.055 % in 2018 and a record low of 0.003 % in 2014. Luxembourg LU: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Inward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment: % of Total FDI: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series including resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Market value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Market value, Nominal value.; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered. Collective investment institutions are not covered as direct investment enterprises. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

Lithuania LT: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data was reported at 0.000 % in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2022. Lithuania LT: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2023, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 % in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2023. Lithuania LT: Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: % of Total (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment: Total: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lithuania – Table LT.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment: % of Total FDI: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series including resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Market value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Market and Nominal values. .; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Inward FDI positions according to the ultimate counterparty (the ultimate investing country) are also available and publishable. In the dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary', inward FDI positions are showed according to the UIC. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI positions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Enterprise.