KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18 -- Malaysia recorded a 47.5 per cent increase in foreign investment in the first nine months of 2025, reaching RM150.8 billion and significantly outpacing regional trends, according to new figures from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

The strong foreign interest, driven by a massive 122 per cent jump in the services sector, propelled the country's total approved investments to RM285.2 billion across all sectors, 13.2 per cent over the previous year.

The services sector was the star performer, attracting RM187.9 billion in total investments, with foreign inflows accounting for a significant portion.

Manufacturing also saw solid foreign participation, with RM73.1 billion in approved investments...