Malaysia

Panorama económico e industrial

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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Macro

PIB nominal, USD	$421.97B
Crecimiento del PIB real, anual	5.1%
Inflación anual	1.8%
Población personas	33.4M
PIB per cápita USD	$12,613
Capitalización bursátil total cotizado, USD	$470.00B
Cap. bursátil / PIB	111.4%
Desempleo	3.3%
Empresas cotizadas	1,000
Bolsa	Bursa Malaysia (KLSE)

Año de los datos: 2024. Fuentes: 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.

Bolsa local y acceso

Bolsa	Bursa Malaysia
Código	KLSE
Sitio web	www.bursamalaysia.com
Moneda	MYR

Acceso a brókers locales

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.

Brókers globales con acceso a mercados extranjeros

• 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.

Listado solo a efectos informativos, no constituye recomendación. Los mercados disponibles, las comisiones y los requisitos de incorporación varían según el bróker y el país de residencia.

Reubicación y residencia

Acceso para inversores extranjeros

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.