KUALA LUMPUR: Information and communication technology (ICT) industry and e-commerce contributed 23.5 per cent to Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, with a combined gross value added of RM476.8 billion.
According to the Statistics Department, the ICT economy grew by 5.6 per cent last year, accelerating from 5.2 per cent in 2024, reflecting the continued expansion of ICT-related economic activities.
"The overall performance reflects the continued expansion of ICT related economic activities in Malaysia," the department said in its ICT Satellite Account 2025 report released today.
The ICT industry generated RM288.1 billion in gross value added, with ICT services accounting for the largest share at 40.3 per cent, followed by ICT manufacturing at 38.2 per cent.
"Both industries recorded growth of 7.6 per cent and 6.4 per cent, respectively.
"The remaining 21.5 per cent, contributed by ICT trade (15.3 per cent) and content and media industry (6.2 per cent)," it said.
On e-commerce, the department said the sector generated RM267.6 billion in gross value added, equivalent to 13.2 per cent of the economy, with 3.7 per cent growth.
Meanwhile, it said the manufacturing sector remained the largest contributor to e-commerce gross value added, accounting for 50.5 per cent, although growth moderated to 1.3 per cent.
The services sector contributed 47 per cent, with growth accelerating to 7.2 per cent in 2025 from 5.1 per cent in the previous year, it said.
Malaysia's external trade in ICT products also strengthened, with exports rising 14.8 per cent to RM513.6 billion in 2025, compared with 3.9 per cent growth in 2024.
"Imports increased by 24.2 per cent to RM405.3 billion, accelerating from 20.9 per cent growth a year earlier.
"Overall, net exports of ICT products registered a surplus of RM108.3 billion in 2025," it added.
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