Malaysia stresses policy certainty to draw long-term investment
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said domestic and foreign direct investment had reached record levels as Malaysia pursues reforms and stronger industrial supply chains.
Malaysia is pursuing clearer regulation and consistent policies to attract long-term investors, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said in Bangkok. He said both foreign and domestic direct investment had reached record levels as the government worked to strengthen economic fundamentals.
Speaking at Bloomberg’s ASEAN Growth Markets Spotlight event, Amir Hamzah said Malaysia had achieved gross domestic product growth above five per cent in each of two consecutive years. Inflation had remained stable despite increased geopolitical uncertainty, he added.
The government is seeking to develop industries such as semiconductors and build deeper domestic supply networks, he said. Those efforts aim to generate higher-value employment, develop local talent and make supply chains more reliable while improving Malaysia’s competitiveness.
Amir Hamzah also outlined efforts to give private markets a greater role in raising capital. He said angel investors and venture capital could support businesses and help build a pipeline for public-market entry. Better corporate governance and value creation would also help draw international investors to Malaysia’s capital market, he said.
Regionally, he highlighted closer links between ASEAN capital markets, more efficient cross-border payments and the ASEAN Power Grid as ways to open investment opportunities. Malaysia would continue developing infrastructure, diversifying its economy and implementing policies consistently to support sustainable growth and spread its benefits more widely, he said.
