Malaysia

Aperçu économique et sectoriel

Malaysia is an upper-middle-income, newly industrialised economy in Southeast Asia, ranked among the world's top 35 economies by nominal GDP. Its economy is diversified across manufacturing (particularly electronics and semiconductors), services, palm oil and plantation agriculture, oil and gas, and Islamic finance. The country is the world's second-largest palm oil producer and a leading global exporter of electrical and electronic products. GDP grew 5.1% in 2024 and is projected to sustain robust growth in the near term, supported by strong domestic demand, foreign direct investment into data centres and semiconductors, and a recovery in tourism. Bursa Malaysia is the largest stock exchange in ASEAN by number of listings, with over 1,000 public-listed companies across its Main, ACE, and LEAP markets.

Secteurs clés

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Macro

PIB nominal, USD	$421.97B
Croissance du PIB réel, annuel	5.1%
Inflation annuel	1.8%
Population habitants	34.2M
PIB par habitant USD	$12,366
Capitalisation boursière total coté, USD	$449.47B
Capitalisation boursière / PIB	106.5%
Chômage	3.3%
Sociétés cotées	1,073
Bourse	Bursa Malaysia (KLSE)

Année des données: 2024. Sources: World Bank (GDP 2024 current USD), IMF World Economic Outlook / Article IV 2025, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Bursa Malaysia Annual Report / Press Release Jan 2025, Bank Negara Malaysia, Ministry of Finance Malaysia, FocusEconomics, CEIC Data, Trading Economics.

Bourse locale & accès

Bourse	Bursa Malaysia
Code	KLSE
Site web	www.bursamalaysia.com
Devise	MYR

Accès aux courtiers locaux

Foreign investors can access Bursa Malaysia equities through international online brokers offering access to Malaysian markets (e.g. Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank) or through local licensed brokers such as Maybank Investment Bank, CIMB Securities, Public Investment Bank, and RHB Investment Bank. A Central Depository System (CDS) account is required to hold Malaysian-listed securities. Foreign ownership limits apply to certain regulated sectors including banking, telecommunications, and media. Dividends are generally not subject to withholding tax for residents under Malaysia's single-tier tax system; verify current rules for non-residents.

Courtiers internationaux avec accès aux marchés étrangers

• 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.

Indiqué à titre indicatif uniquement — pas une recommandation. Les marchés disponibles, les frais et les règles d'ouverture de compte varient selon le courtier et votre pays de résidence.

Relocalisation & résidence

Accès pour les investisseurs étrangers

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is the primary long-stay programme for foreigners. The programme was significantly revised in 2021 and again in 2023, introducing tiered categories (Platinum, Gold, Silver) with differing fixed-deposit and income requirements. Holders may not work in Malaysia but can own property subject to state-level minimum purchase thresholds. Healthcare, cost of living, and international schooling infrastructure are key draws for expatriates.