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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's digital investments under the Malaysia Digital initiative doubled to RM29.47 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from RM13.11 billion in the preceding quarter.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) said the nation's digital economy continues to chart strong growth, fuelled by sustained investor confidence and a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, talent and infrastructure.

In a statement, it said the investments under the national strategic initiative surged by 125 per cent on a quarterly basis, reaffirming Malaysia's position as a preferred foreign digital investment location in Asean.

As of June 2025, a total of 261 companies approved under the initiative have collectively committed RM42.58 billion in investments, with the potential to generate 17,495 knowledge workers over the next five years.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo described the strong upward momentum as exceptional growth which speaks volumes about the nation's digital readiness, the strength of its innovation ecosystem and the confidence that global investors have in Malaysia's future.

"Beyond numbers, these investments represent thousands of opportunities for the Malaysian workforce and a long-term uplift for our digital economy.

"The initiative is a proven platform to drive inclusive innovation and elevate our regional leadership in the digital space," he added.

Source: https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2025/07/1241280/malaysia-digital-investments-double-rm295bil-q2