Economic Resilience Bolsters US Investor Confidence In Malaysia -- AMCHAM
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth of 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) is a positive indicator of resilience and broadly reflects the stable business environment experienced by members of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
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In a statement to Bernama, AMCHAM chief executive officer Datuk Siobhan Das said the US business community continues to view Malaysia as a strategic hub in the region, and this momentum reinforces a positive investment outlook.
She highlighted that the strong bilateral ties between Malaysia and the United States — built over more than five decades — remain vital, and the association anticipates continued US investment in Malaysia.
'We also anticipate Malaysian corporate investment into the US to grow on the back of the strong gross domestic product (GDP) numbers,' she added.
Das noted that while GDP performance is one of many yardsticks used by US multinationals, their investment outlook is largely influenced by the ease of day-to-day operations.
'What drives operational and growth decisions for US multinationals is the day-to-day experience, ensuring their business activities are not hampered by administrative bureaucracy and outdated, frequently changing rules and regulations.
'Although economic indicators remain relevant, long-term American investments also depend on Malaysia's competitiveness within global value chains,' she said.
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