{"id":38523,"date":"2025-08-27T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T03:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/press-release-penang-sustains-resilient-investment-momentum-with-rm12-5-billion-in-approved-manufacturing-investments-in-1h2025-despite-global-uncertainties-from-tariffs-and-evolving-trade-policies\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:50:04","slug":"press-release-penang-sustains-resilient-investment-momentum-with-rm12-5-billion-in-approved-manufacturing-investments-in-1h2025-despite-global-uncertainties-from-tariffs-and-evolving-trade-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/press-release-penang-sustains-resilient-investment-momentum-with-rm12-5-billion-in-approved-manufacturing-investments-in-1h2025-despite-global-uncertainties-from-tariffs-and-evolving-trade-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"[Press Release] Penang Sustains Resilient Investment Momentum with RM12.5 Billion in Approved Manufacturing Investments in 1H2025 Despite Global Uncertainties from Tariffs and Evolving Trade Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[Press Release] Penang Sustains Resilient Investment Momentum with RM12.5 Billion in Approved Manufacturing Investments in 1H2025 Despite Global Uncertainties from Tariffs and Evolving Trade Policies<\/h1>\n

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27 August 2025<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1703764846254{background-color: #f3f5f8 !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column el_class=”fade-in animate”][vc_empty_space height=”120px” el_class=”height-x120″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”36988″ img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”single-featured-image”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”60px” el_class=”height-x60″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”content-row”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Penang, <\/strong>August 27, 2025<\/b> <\/strong>\u2013 Building upon its reputation as a hub of industrial excellence, Penang continues to strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination for both new and existing investors. For the first half of 2025 (1H2025), Penang recorded RM12.5 billion in approved manufacturing investments, a 150% year-on-year increase compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n

In January to June 2025, the approved manufacturing FDI inflows amounted to RM10.5 billion, representing 84% of total approved manufacturing investment in Penang. This reaffirms Penang\u2019s position as the top contributor of manufacturing FDI in Malaysia<\/strong>, accounting for 20% of the nation\u2019s total during the period. The United States, the People\u2019s Republic of China, and the Cayman Islands emerged as the top three sources of FDI, collectively contributing 60% of the State\u2019s total approved manufacturing FDI.<\/p>\n

On the domestic front, Penang recorded RM2.0 billion in approved manufacturing investments, representing 16% of the State\u2019s total and marking a 51% year-on-year increase.<\/p>\n

According to MIDA, Penang ranked as the second-highest contributor of approved manufacturing investments nationwide<\/strong>, accounting for 18% of Malaysia\u2019s total. The investment inflows in Penang span across 86 projects and are expected to provide 11,116 new job opportunities.<\/p>\n

Investment activities were largely concentrated in Penang\u2019s promoted sectors, namely Electrical & Electronics (E&E), Machinery & Equipment (M&E), and Chemicals & Chemical Products<\/strong>, which together contributed 92% of total approved inflows in 1H2025. Notably, half of these investments comprise new projects while the other half are expansion projects \u2014 underscoring investors\u2019 confidence in Penang as a destination to both establish and scale operations.<\/p>\n

Despite external headwinds, including global tariff uncertainties and evolving trade policies, Penang has remained resilient in attracting global investments. Backed by over five decades of industrial excellence, a robust supply chain, and a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent, Penang continues to reinforce its position as a vital player in the global value chain and a thriving hub for investors to grow.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chief Minister of Penang, Right Honorable Mr. Chow Kon Yeow said, \u201cPenang is pleased to record a strong investment performance in the first half of 2025. Despite the current uncertain global environment, the State has once again punched above its weight, attracting high-quality investments that reinforce our position as a key player in the global value chain. This achievement reflects the continued confidence of investors in Penang\u2019s capabilities and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe State Government extends its deepest appreciation to all investors for their trust in Penang. We would also like to thank MIDA and InvestPenang for their continued collaboration in promoting high-quality and strategic investments that strengthen Penang\u2019s role as a vital node in the global manufacturing value chain,\u201d Chow added.<\/p>\n

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