One of the earlier AGM notes shared by tiong pointing to order inflows from Japan. Looks like the potential order inflows is high given MIDA latest approved investments which highlighted strong FDI from Japan. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured RM92.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and domestic investment recording its strongest year-on-year growth in the reporting quarter. In a statement today, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said the investments comprise 1,249 projects across the services, manufacturing and primary sectors.

"While the total value recorded a marginal 0.2 per cent decline compared to RM93.0 billion in 1Q 2025, approved projects are expected to create 50,226 new jobs, representing a 46.7 per cent increase from the same period last year, underscoring stronger labour market impact from approved investments. "Foreign investments accounted for 60.5 per cent or RM56.2 billion of total approved investments, while domestic investments grew 13.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM36.6 billion, representing 39.5 per cent of total approvals, reflecting growing confidence among Malaysian businesses,” it said.