Malaysia’s DIA surged to RM26.1 billion in 2019. 

Malaysia’s DIA recorded an outflow of RM26.1 billion compared to RM20.6 billion in previous year. For the first time, Brazil became the top country for DIA particularly investment relate to oil and gas industry. As at end of 2019, DIA position stood at RM485.4 billion. In terms of income, DIA registered a value of RM28.8 billion. 

 

In 2019, DIA flows was mainly channeled to Services sector, particularly in Financial activity. Mining & quarrying was the second contributor, followed by Manufacturing sector. The top countries for DIA flows were Brazil and Canada.

As at end of 2019, DIA position decreased to RM485.4 billion from RM489.0 billion in previous year. The main sector for DIA position was Services while the top countries were Singapore and Indonesia.

In terms of income, DIA increased to RM28.8 billion and mainly generated in Services sector, particularly in Financial activity. The next contributor was Mining & quarrying.

 

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DATO' SRI DR. MOHD UZIR MAHIDIN
CHIEF STATISTICIAN MALAYSIA
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, MALAYSIA
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