Malaysia

Swift population expansion in Malaysia in 2021-2040 will be mainly driven by natural increase, though positive net migration after 2022 will also contribute. Ageing will be a key theme, affecting consumer trends and putting further pressure on the…

Kuching and Kuala Lumpur stand out as Malaysia’s most economically vibrant cities, with George Town showing the highest potential for future growth. The country’s cities are set to remain youthful, diverse and digitally connected, driving rapid…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Malaysia are set to rise by 15% in 2023 in current terms to amount to MYR31.0 billion. A combination of a renewed desire for indulgence, pent-up demand, and the resumption of key activities, including travelling,…

As with the other travel categories, lodging’s recovery has also been boosted by the re-opening of international borders and a significant increase in tourism flows in 2023. Before this, lodging was mainly relying on domestic travellers which led to…

The Israel-Hamas War had an impact on limited-service restaurants in Malaysia from October 2023. In the majority Muslim country of Malaysia, the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War led to a series of boycotting events aimed at multinational chains such…