Terengganu attracted RM399.8 million in total investments in the first quarter of 2026, with the services sector accounting for more than 84% of approved investments.
State Digital Economy, New Income, Trade, Industry and Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd Nurkhuzaini Ab Rahman said the services sector contributed RM336.4 million (84.1%), while the manufacturing sector accounted for RM63.4 million (15.9%).
Domestic investments made up the bulk of the approved investments at RM348.4 million, or 87.1%, while foreign investments totalled RM51.5 million, representing 12.9%.
He disclosed the figures during the question-and-answer session at the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Darul Iman on Monday in response to a question from Ahmad Shah Muhamed (PAS-Bandar) on investment performance in the first quarter and projects under consideration this year.
Mohd Nurkhuzaini said the state is currently evaluating nine potential investment projects spanning the utilities, renewable energy, logistics and hospitality sectors.
Separately, he said RM91.2 million in investments were approved under the jurisdiction of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) during the same period.
