Malaysia
Malaysia’s economy in 2025 grew by 5.2% from 5.1% in 2024 with all main sectors recording positive growth.
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the economy grew at its fastest pace in 12 quarters by registering 6.3% in the final quarter of 2025.
For the whole of 2025, growth was led by services at 5.5%, followed by manufacturing and construction. On the demand side, economic expansion was driven by private final consumption expenditure, which increased to 5.2%.
Malaysia’s economic outlook for 2026 is expected to remain resilient, supported by domestic demand, particularly household spending and investment activities. (Access the latest statistics from BIMP-EAGA's subregional database.)
The 13th Malaysia Plan sets the strategic direction for economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. It is a continuation of the Ekonomi MADANI: Memperkasa Rakyat policy, which was introduced in 2023 and aims to restructure the economy to "elevate the status and dignity of Malaysia toward becoming a leading economy in the Southeast Asia region."
BIMP-EAGA Officials and Contacts in Malaysia
BIMP-EAGA Signing Minister
Haji Akmal Nasrullah bin Mohd Nasir
Minister of Economy
Ministry of Economy
Senior Official
Dato’ Nor Azmie bin Diron
Secretary General
Ministry of Economy
National Secretariat
Datuk Mariam binti Ilias
Director, Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Mr. Paarteeben A/L Subramaniam
Deputy Director II
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Dr. Rubiah binti Mohd Amin
Principal Assistant Director
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Mr. Mohammad Yusro bin Zainudin
Principal Assistant Director
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Mr. Ng Win Foon
Assistant Director
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Ms. Siti Nur Ain Najwa binti Zul Ariff
Administrative Officer
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy
Mr. Muhammad Nazzmi bin Rassidi
Administrative Officer
Regional Development Division
Ministry of Economy