Malaysia Construction Sector Report 2025-2026

Valued at USD 49.5bn in 2024, Malaysia's construction sector employed 1.4mn people or 8% of the country's labour force. Aside from attracting foreign investments, the sector is a force multiplier fuelling economic growth. In 2023, the construction sector accounted for 3.1% of the gross domestic product of the country. Malaysia's construction sector's main sub-sectors include residential, infrastructure and commercial construction. The sector benefits from growing domestic and foreign investments as well as an ambitious plan by the government to upgrade the country's infrastructure, which is seen as a major driving force for the entire economy.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Real estate and construction" sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Real estate and construction" sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Ascertain Malaysia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors