Kedah Secures RM183.7 Billion in Investments, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence

Kedah has attracted approved investments totaling RM183.7 billion over the past five years, a figure that underscores strong confidence from both domestic and international investors in the state's leadership and governance. This significant achievement, recorded from 2021 to 2025, indicates that investors continue to trust Kedah's development policies despite global economic challenges.

The state's appeal as an investment hub is attributed to its strategic geographical position, a robust industrial ecosystem, and a committed, investor-friendly administration at both the state government and local authority levels. A clear manifestation of this success is the recent decision by Austrian company AT&S to increase its investment by RM10 billion in the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP).

Beyond the KHTP, the Kedah state government is prioritizing the development of other key industrial zones. These include the Kulim Industrial Corridor, Kedah Rubber City, and the Bukit Kayu Hitam Special Border Economic Zone (BKH-SBEZ). Strategic projects within BKH-SBEZ, such as Delapan SBEZ and the Kedah Science & Technology Park (KSTP), have already secured initial investments amounting to RM1.4 billion, which are currently being realized.

To ensure that Kedah's residents can capitalize on the high-income employment opportunities generated by these new investments, the state has launched the Kedah Young Professionals program, expected to benefit 1,000 youths. Furthermore, the government is formulating a comprehensive TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) development roadmap for Kedah, slated for completion in the third quarter of 2026. This initiative aims to equip the state's youth with the necessary skills to meet industry demands, ultimately enhancing the socioeconomic status of families and improving the overall quality of life for Kedah's population.