Malaysia

Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick

Malaysia is an upper-middle-income open economy in Southeast Asia with a nominal GDP of approximately USD 422 billion in 2024, driven by a diversified base of manufacturing, services, and commodities. The country is a major global exporter of electrical and electronic products, palm oil, liquefied natural gas, and petrochemicals. The services sector accounts for over half of GDP, while manufacturing, particularly semiconductors and integrated circuits, remains a critical driver of export earnings. Malaysia operates one of the most active equity markets in ASEAN, with Bursa Malaysia hosting over 1,000 listed companies. The government's Madani Economy framework targets structural transformation, fiscal consolidation, and movement up the technology value chain.

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Makro

BIP nominal, USD	$421.97B
BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich	5.1%
Inflation jährlich	1.8%
Bevölkerung Menschen	33.4M
BIP pro Kopf USD	$12,613
Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD	$470.00B
Marktkapitalisierung / BIP	111.4%
Arbeitslosigkeit	3.3%
Börsennotierte Unternehmen	1,000
Börse	Bursa Malaysia (KLSE)

Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: World Bank (GDP, GDP per capita), IMF Article IV Consultation 2025, Bursa Malaysia Annual Report / Media Release January 2025, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Securities Commission Malaysia Annual Report 2024, FocusEconomics Malaysia, Statista (Inflation rate Malaysia 2024), Human Resources Online (Labour Force Statistics December 2024), Wikipedia – Economy of Malaysia, CEIC Data – Malaysia Market Capitalization.

Lokale Börse & Zugang

Börse	Bursa Malaysia
Kürzel	KLSE
Website	www.bursamalaysia.com
Währung	MYR

Lokaler Brokerzugang

Foreign investors can access Bursa Malaysia through international brokers offering ASEAN market access (e.g., Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, POEMS by Phillip Capital). Local brokers such as Maybank Investment Bank, CIMB Securities, Public Invest, RHB Investment Bank, and Hong Leong Investment Bank offer direct market access. A Central Depository System (CDS) account is required for direct share ownership on Bursa Malaysia. Foreigners may open CDS accounts through authorised depository agents.

Globale Broker mit Zugang zu ausländischen Märkten

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Nur zur Orientierung aufgeführt – keine Empfehlung. Verfügbare Märkte, Gebühren und Anmeldebedingungen variieren je nach Broker und Wohnsitzland.

Umzug & Aufenthalt

Zugang für ausländische Investoren

Malaysia has a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Western nations and Singapore. Kuala Lumpur is the main expatriate hub. MM2H visa holders may not work locally unless holding a separate work pass. Healthcare is of high quality and widely available. The official language is Bahasa Malaysia; English is widely spoken in business and urban contexts.