Overview

Malaysia’s International Investment Position (IIP) registered net liabilities of RM38.6 billion as at the end of third quarter 2024 (Q2 2024: net assets RM81.0 billion). Total financial assets registered RM2.33 trillion while total liabilities posted a higher value of RM2.37 trillion as at the end of third quarter 2024.

Malaysia’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) position decreased to RM599.8 billion as compared to RM671.8 billion as at the end of last quarter. The Services sector was the main contributor to DIA position (RM438.9 billion), followed by Mining & quarrying (RM69.8 billion) and Agriculture (RM44.8 billion). The top three destinations were Singapore with a value of RM147.7 billion or 24.6 per cent, followed by Indonesia (RM68.0 billion; 11.3%) and the Cayman Islands
(RM38.6 billion; 6.4%).

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) decreased by RM8.7 billion, recording RM945.5 billion as at the end of third quarter 2024 (Q2 2024: RM954.2 billion). Services sector remained the largest recipient with a value of RM496.3 billion or 52.5 per cent, followed by Manufacturing (RM383.1 billion; 40.5%) and Mining & quarrying (RM40.8 billion; 4.3%). The top three countries for FDI position were Singapore (RM225.5 billion; 23.8%), Hong Kong (RM122.3 billion; 12.9%) and Japan (RM99.6 billion; 10.5%).

The full publication of International Investment Position (IIP) Q3 2024 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA

15 NOVEMBER 2024

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