Malacca attracted a record amount of approved investments worth RM8.6 billion in the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors in 2022, owing to increased FDI and DDI, the state legislative assembly was informed on Tuesday (March 14).

According to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (BN-Lendu), FDI and DDI were the highest in 2022 compared to previous years.

"This is a great achievement for the state and shows that local business capacity is attractive and competitive on the global stage.

"These investments generated revenue for the state as well as new job opportunities," he added.

Sulaiman stated that his administration hopes to attract even more investment this year.

He also stated that awareness campaigns on the negative effects of becoming addicted to online gambling will be conducted in the state's 238 primary schools, 78 secondary schools, and 45 higher education institutions in order to prevent the menace at the grassroots level.

Melaka police, according to Sulaiman, will also reopen its 24-hour operations room to allow the public to send complaints or alerts about such activities.