MDEC records RM6.8 billion in digital exports, signalling Malaysia’s global tech presence

7 January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recorded RM6.8 billion in digital exports between 2024 and the first half of 2025, underscoring Malaysia's growing presence in the global digital economy.

In a statement, MDEC said the strong export performance was driven by its Founders Centre of Excellence (FOX) and Gateway, Amplify, Invest & Nurture (GAIN) programmes, which support high-potential Malaysian digital companies in expanding internationally, securing growth capital and building sustainable competitiveness.

It added that in 2024 alone, Malaysia generated RM4.2 billion in digital exports, driven by 325 companies operating across 27 countries.

“This momentum continued into the first half of 2025, with exports reaching RM2.6 billion, supported by 350 companies expanding into 39 markets worldwide.

“Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled companies accounted for about 50 per cent of total digital exports, reflecting Malaysia’s growing strength in advanced digital technologies,” it said.

MDEC said the robust performance is expected to continue into the second half of 2025, further strengthening the scale, competitiveness and resilience of Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.

Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo said the strong export outcomes demonstrate Malaysia’s readiness to lead in the global digital economy, underpinned by clear policies and effective public-private partnerships.

He stressed Malaysia’s digital export growth reflects international confidence in the country’s policies, talent and digital infrastructure.

“As we advance towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030, our priority is to ensure innovation translates into tangible economic value through exports, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth.

“These results demonstrate that Malaysian digital companies are increasingly well prepared to compete and succeed globally,” he said.

Meanwhile, MDEC Chief Executive Officer, Anuar Fariz Fadzil said the results reflect the agency’s evolution over three decades from an ecosystem builder to a global-scale enabler, strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional digital and innovation hub.

“The strong digital export performance achieved over the past two years reflects how targeted facilitation, enhanced market access and funding support can accelerate Malaysia Digital (MD) companies to scale more rapidly, compete with confidence and establish a sustainable global presence,” he said.

Malaysia’s digital exports were mainly distributed across ASEAN, which accounted for 60 per cent, followed by the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and other markets, each contributing about 10 per cent.