Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Manufacturing sector in Malaysia - statistics & facts
From packaged food products, everyday electronic devices, to passenger vehicles, the manufacturing sector has been integral to the economic prowess of a newly industrialized country like Malaysia since the 1980s . The manufacturing sector, which contributed more than 366 billion Malaysian ringgit to its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, was the second largest sector in Malaysia. This sector played a major role in the country’s rapid economic growth in the past decade.
