The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) secured US$22 billion (RM87 billion) in approved digital investments in 2025, driven by strong growth in artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data centres and cloud services. In a statement, the agency noted that this forms a significant share of the US$39 billion (RM153 billion) in approved investments in the information and communications sub-sector, as reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.
The investments, secured from more than 600 Malaysia Digital status companies, are expected to generate over 31,000 high-value jobs, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a leading digital investment destination in Asean. The performance signals that Malaysia’s ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030 is gaining momentum.
Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the results reflect a deliberate national strategy coming to fruition, benefiting businesses, the rakyat and the broader economy as Malaysia accelerates its shift towards higher-value, AI-driven growth.
“All the policies that we have put in place are clearly delivering results. These achievements validate the strength of our national digital blueprint in attracting high-value investments. By strengthening digital infrastructure, developing future-ready talent and fostering innovation, Malaysia is accelerating its progress towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030,” he added.
Gobind said the investments will deliver tangible benefits through better job opportunities, stronger digital capabilities and greater economic resilience. Domestic investors accounted for the largest share at RM37 billion, reflecting strong confidence in Malaysia’s digital growth trajectory, followed by Singapore (RM32 billion), the United States (RM11 billion) and China (RM4 billion).
