The share of the manufacturing industry to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia in 2024 is projected to be at **** percent. Although this reflects a slight decrease compared to the previous year, manufacturing remains the second largest economic sector in the country, contributingaround *** billion Malaysian ringgit to the GDP in the same year.
Important sector for employment
As a large sector that comprises different important industries, including electrical and electronics (E&E), automotive manufacturing, as well as food manufacturing, manufacturing in Malaysia is a main source of employment. The number of people employed in the manufacturing industry has been constantly increasing in the past decade and reached around *** million people in 2024.
Foreign investments in manufacturing
The manufacturing industry in Malaysia also attracts foreign investors. As of 2023, the value of approved foreign investments in manufacturing is at around billion Malaysian ringgit, while domestic investments stand at approximately **** billion Malaysian ringgit. The current government plans to further increase investments in the manufacturing sector and create thousands of new jobs with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.
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