Overview

Malaysia’s International Investment Position (IIP) registered a lower net assets of RM81.0 billion as at the end of second quarter 2024 (Q12024: net assets RM157.0 billion). Total financial assets recorded RM2.50 trillion in this quarter while total liabilities posted a higher value of RM2.42 trillion as compared to RM2.35 trillion in the previous quarter.

Malaysia’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) position decreased to RM671.8 billion as compared to RM683.6 billion as at the end of last quarter. The Services sector was the main contributor to DIA position (RM469.2 billion), followed by Mining & quarrying (RM79.9 billion) and Manufacturing (RM59.9 billion). The top three destinations were Singapore with a value of RM160.3 billion or 23.9 per cent, followed by Indonesia (RM68.1 billion; 10.1%) and Cayman Islands (RM40.5 billion; 6.0%).

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by RM16.2 billion, recorded RM954.2 billion as at the end of second quarter 2024 (Q1 2024: RM938.0 billion). Services sector remained the largest recipient with a value of RM485.0 billion or 50.8 per cent, followed by Manufacturing (RM398.5 billion; 41.8%) and Mining & quarrying (RM46.0 billion; 4.8%).The top three countries for FDI position were Singapore (RM216.5 billion; 22.7%), Hong Kong (RM122.6 billion; 12.8%) and the United States of America (RM101.8 billion; 10.7%).

The full publication of International Investment Position (IIP) Q2 2024 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA

16 AUGUST 2024

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