Malaysia ICT Economy Grows 5.6 Percent in 2025
Malaysia's ICT economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2025, contributing 476.8 billion ringgit to the national economy.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia reported that the country's information and communication technology (ICT) economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2025. This growth contributed 476.8 billion ringgit, or approximately 116.8 billion U.S. dollars, to the national economy, representing 23.5 percent of the total gross domestic product. This figure marks an acceleration from the 5.2 percent growth recorded in 2024.
The ICT economy, which comprises the ICT industry and e-commerce, saw strong performance across both sectors. The ICT industry generated 288.1 billion ringgit in gross value added, driven primarily by manufacturing and ICT services. E-commerce contributed 267.6 billion ringgit, accounting for 13.2 percent of the overall economy.
Trade performance also strengthened during the period. ICT product exports rose 14.8 percent to 513.6 billion ringgit, while imports increased 24.2 percent to 405.3 billion ringgit. These figures resulted in a trade surplus of 108.3 billion ringgit.
