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 economic development. However, the large and expanding population will necessitate extensive infrastructure development to sustain this progress.
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Malaysia Cities Review
Euromonitor International
August 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
MALAYSIA CITIES REVIEW
HEADLINES
URBAN CONSUMER
Malaysian government taking active steps to combat challenges of urbanisation
High internet connectivity readies Malaysian cities for adoption of smart city solutions
CONSUMER FINANCE
Rising incomes in Kuala Lumpur supported by prevalence of higher-value-added sectors
Inflation and unemployment remain major threats to consumers’ purchasing power
ECONOMY
Kuala Lumpur to remain the largest contributor to Malaysia’s economy by 2028
Traffic congestion is a growing concern for expanding cities in Malaysia
CITY SCORECARD
Summary 1 City Scorecard by Pillar 2023
POPULATION
Summary 2 City Scorecard in Population Pillar 2023
CHART 1 Population in 2023 and Population Period Growth 2023-2028
CHART 2 Population by Age by City 2023
CHART 3 Average Household Size by City 2023
CHART 4 Population Density and Net Migration 2023
CONSUMER EXPENDITURE
Summary 3 City Scorecard in Consumer Expenditure Pillar 2023
CHART 5 Total Consumer Expenditure in Malaysia by City 2023
CHART 6 Consumer Expenditure per Capita 2023 and Consumer Expenditure Period Growth 2023-2028
CHART 7 City Affordability, Consumer Expenditure on Housing and Transportation 2023
CHART 8 Discretionary vs Necessity Consumer Expenditure 2023
DIGITAL CONSUMER
Summary 4 City Scorecard in Digital Consumer Pillar 2023
CHART 9 Share of Households with Internet and Broadband Internet Access 2023
CHART 10 Possession of Digital Devices by City 2023
INCOME AND WEALTH
Summary 5 City Scorecard in Wealth Pillar 2023
CHART 11 Disposable Income per Capita 2023 and Disposable Income Period Growth 2023-2028
CHART 12 Share of Households by Disposable Income Band 2023
CHART 13 Number of Households with Disposable Income Over USD150,000 2023 and Period Growth 2023-2028
CHART 14 Household Possession of Kitchen Durables by City 2023
CHART 15 Household Possession of Entertainment Electronics by City 2023
CHART 16 Household Possession of Other Durables by City 2023
CHART 17 Number of Passenger Cars and Motorcycles per Household 2023
CHART 18 Possession of Transport Vehicles by City 2023
Summary 6 City Scorecard in Economy Pillar 2023
CHART 19 GDP per Capita in 2023 and Real GDP Growth by City 2023-2028
LABOUR
Summary 7 City Scorecard in Labour Pillar 2023
CHART 20 Economically Active Population in 2023 and Employed Population Period Growth by City 2018-2023
CHART 21 Labour Force Participation Rate and Unemployment by City 2023
CHART 22 Labour Productivity Value 2023 and Productivity Period Growth by City 2018-2023