# Malaysia Investments Rise 11.7% to RM218.5b in 2026

> Malaysia's approved investments hit RM218.5 billion in first half of 2026, up 11.7% from previous year.
- Title: Malaysia Investments Rise 11.7% to RM218.5b in 2026 | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia's approved investments hit RM218.5 billion in first half of 2026, up 11.7% from previous year. Malaysia's approved investments rose 11.7% to RM218.5…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/09/malaysias-approved-investments-rise-117pc-to-rm2185b-in-first-half-of-2026-says-pm/238490
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:37:47+00:00
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## Malaysia Investments Rise
Malaysia's approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in first half of 2026.

> Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
## New Economy Venture Fund
A RM1.25 billion New Economy Venture Fund is being developed to enhance data centres and logistics in Elmina, Selangor.

> Sime Darby Property, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) have established the RM1.25 billion New Economy Venture Fund to develop data centres and logistics assets in Elmina, Selangor.
## Semiconductor Investment
Khazanah Nasional and KWAP invested RM1.2 billion to elevate local semiconductor companies.

> Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Retirement Fund (KWAP) had invested RM1.2 billion to help local semiconductor companies move up the value chain.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's approved investments rose 11.7% to RM218.5 billion in first half of 2026, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.