Overview

Malaysia’s International Investment Position (IIP) registered net liabilities of RM67.8 billion as at the end of first quarter 2026 (Q4 2025: net liabilities RM26.1 billion). Total financial assets registered RM2.59 trillion while total liabilities posted a higher value of RM2.66 trillion as at the end of first quarter 2026.

Malaysia’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) position slightly decreased to RM589.1 billion as compared to RM589.3 billion at the end of the previous quarter. The Services sector was the main contributor to DIA position (RM434.2 billion), followed by Mining & quarrying (RM72.6 billion) and Agriculture (RM46.5 billion). The top three destinations for DIA were Singapore with a value RM155.0 billion or 26.3 per cent, followed by Indonesia (RM63.2 billion; 10.7%) and the Cayman Islands (RM41.2 billion; 7.0%).

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) position increased by RM25.9 billion, recording RM1,113.8 billion as at the end of first quarter 2026 (Q4 2025: RM1,087.9 billion). Services sector remained the largest recipient with a value of RM625.8 billion or 56.2 per cent, followed by Manufacturing (RM411.8 billion; 37.0%) and Mining & quarrying (RM44.9 billion; 4.0%). The top three countries for FDI position were Singapore (RM335.0 billion; 30.1%), Hong Kong (RM152.5 billion; 13.7%) and Japan (RM105.3 billion; 9.5%).

The full publication of International Investment Position (IIP) Q1 2026 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA

15 MAY 2026

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