KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 29): Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia rose 21.9% to RM43.4 billion in 2015 compared to RM35.6 billion in 2014, according to the Department of Statistics. By sector, manufacturing sector was the main recipient of FDI flows (39.4%) in 2015. As at end of 2015, FDI investment were channelled mainly in services (47.1%) and manufacturing sectors (43.7%). “In 2015, investment income was mainly generated by manufacturing sector of 53.8% and services sector was the second contributor at 35.1%. These two sectors contributed to 88.9% or RM45.6 billion to total FDI income,” the statement read.

Source: The Edge Markets October 28, 2016 16:09 UTC