The approved direct investments in the services, manufacturing and primary sectors were in 2,499 projects. In terms of foreign direct investments, RM28.2 billion was approved during the period. "Our approved foreign investments for the first half have already reached 78.2 per cent of the total foreign investments approved for the whole of last year," he said in a statement. The approved direct investments in the services, manufacturing and primary sectors were in 2,499 projects. We continue to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) in quality projects in new growth areas and emerging technologies.

Source: New Strait Times September 22, 2016 11:37 UTC