The volume of investments from the BRICS nations in the Malaysian economy in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 8.54 billion ringgit, as reported by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry.
The leading investors were China, India, the UAE, and South Africa. Most of the investment, 96 percent, went into the manufacturing sector, including green technology, the digital economy, and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the services sector attracted 270 million ringgit.
"Malaysia's participation in BRICS has the added value of recognising our country as a progressive partner with strong principles. It opens doors to new markets, strengthens engagement with major economic powers in the Global South and reinforces our role in advocating for a fairer trading system," the Ministry said.
The projects are expected to create more than 6,000 new jobs.
Malaysia was granted #BRICS partner status in early 2025, a move that significantly bolstered its investment appeal. The country has long maintained strong trade relations with key BRICS economies like China and India.
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