Malaysia banks on policy certainty, economic resilience to attract investment – Amir Hamzah

Malaysia is enhancing its business environment, policy certainty, and economic resilience to draw in long-term investments, with both foreign and domestic direct investments hitting record levels, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The government is bolstering the country's economic fundamentals through regulatory clarity, investor-friendly policies, and reforms to provide more certainty for those operating in Malaysia.

Malaysia has achieved GDP growth of over five percent for two straight years while maintaining stable inflation, even amidst increasing geopolitical uncertainties. Hamzah emphasized Malaysia's resilience during a Bloomberg Global Policy Series event in Bangkok. The nation is also concentrating on advancing its economy by strengthening key sectors like semiconductors and enhancing domestic supply chains to generate higher-value jobs and boost global trade competitiveness.

The government aims to extend the supply chain and deepen the ecosystem, promoting local talent, improving supply chain reliability, and strengthening Malaysia's position in global trade. The minister is also seeking to increase the role of the private market in capital formation, enabling angel investors and venture capital to back businesses and bolster the pipeline of companies moving to public markets.

Malaysia's domestic capital base provides a solid foundation for growth, and improved corporate governance and value creation will enhance the appeal of its capital market to international investors. Hamzah highlighted ASEAN integration's significance, including better-connected capital markets, more efficient cross-border payment systems, and the ASEAN Power Grid, in unlocking investment opportunities and strengthening regional supply chains.

Malaysia will continue to prioritize infrastructure development, economic diversification, and consistent policy implementation to ensure sustainable growth and equitable benefits distribution. "Whatever clarity we have provided, we have executed along that line," Hamzah stated, stressing that policy consistency and a supportive business environment remain crucial to Malaysia's investment appeal.