Malaysia’s digital economy is poised to reach $31 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16% from 2023 according to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company. In it, it stated that travel rebound and E-commerce underpin growth, with Malaysia recording significant investment in AI infrastructure and amongst top ten globally driving AI search interest.
According to the report, Malaysia’s digital economy has progressed towards profitability while maintaining double-digit growth for GMV. Deeper digital participation among users, effective monetisation strategies, and the recovery of pandemic-impacted sectors are expected to drive continued growth.