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Malaysia’s Digital Economy Contributes RM476.8 Billion to 2025 GDP

Malaysia's ICT industry and e-commerce contributed RM476.8 billion, or 23.5% of GDP, in 2025 as services, manufacturing and digital trade expanded.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Putrajaya, 15 October 2026 – The Department of Statistics Malaysia said Malaysia’s information and communication technology industry and e-commerce contributed RM476.8 billion to gross domestic product in 2025, equal to 23.5% of the economy. The combined digital economy expanded by 5.6%, compared with 5.2% in 2024.

For Asian businesses and investors, the figures confirm that digital activity is no longer a narrow technology theme but a major part of Malaysia’s production, trade and consumer economy. The official data show continued expansion; whether that growth produces stronger margins and productivity will depend on investment quality, skills and companies’ ability to convert digital demand into sustainable earnings.

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