KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Planned investments and measures to enhance their presence taken by multinationals are reflective of the confidence the international community has shown in Malaysia over the past year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

In addition, he said, institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and many other respected global bodies had commended the government’s prudent handling of the economy.

"They recognise that its (Malaysia’s) resilience and competitiveness have been built up, for the good of the Malaysian people,” he said at the launch of Demi Idaman Sdn Bhd’s certified gold bars here today by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Also present were Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah as well as prime minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.

Najib underlined that international companies and foreign capital were coming into the country at a pace not seen before. — Bernama