Malaysia’s International Investment Position (IIP) registered net assets of RM37.8 billion as at the end of first quarter 2025 (Q4 2024: net liabilities RM11.7 billion). Total financial assets registered higher value of RM2.51 trillion while total liabilities posted RM2.47 trillion as at the end of first quarter 2025.
Malaysia’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) position stood at RM618.9 billion, compared to RM622.1 billion at the end of the previous quarter. The Services sector was the main contributor to DIA position (RM462.7 billion), followed by Mining & quarrying (RM66.5 billion) and Agriculture (RM47.6 billion). The top three destinations for DIA were Singapore with a value RM158.9 billion or 25.7 per cent, followed by Indonesia (RM70.0 billion; 11.3%) and the Cayman Islands (RM41.8 billion; 6.8%).
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) position increased by RM4.2 billion, recording RM999.7 billion as at the end of first quarter 2025 (Q4 2024: RM995.5 billion). Services sector remained the largest recipient with a value of RM534.7 billion or 53.5 per cent, followed by Manufacturing (RM392.9 billion; 39.3%) and Mining & quarrying (RM45.2 billion; 4.5%). The top three countries for FDI position were Singapore (RM254.6 billion; 25.5%), Hong Kong (RM135.4 billion; 13.4%) and the United States of America (RM106.8 billion; 10.8%).
The full publication of International Investment Position (IIP) Q1 2025 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA
16 May 2025
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