The Malaysia ICT Market size is estimated at USD 28.65 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 44.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.15% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
With a robust digital infrastructure and a populace adept in technology, Malaysia stands out as a prominent country in Southeast Asia's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) arena. The country's ICT landscape encompasses a wide array of sectors, including hardware, software, services, and telecommunications, serving diverse industry verticals.
In Malaysia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) market, competition is fierce, with only minor differences in hardware and software offerings. Numerous companies compete for identical services. Conversely, IT services such as big data, mobility, and the Internet of Things face less competition thanks to their distinct product differentiation.
Key factors shaping this competitive landscape include sustainable advantages through innovation, levels of market penetration, exit barriers, dynamics of strategic power, and the concentration ratio of firms.
Brand identity, strong competitive strategies, and levels of transparency play pivotal roles in shaping competition in the market.
Vendors that offer innovative, integrated solutions enjoy a competitive advantage over those that concentrate solely on hardware or software. Their bargaining power is greater than that of enterprise division operators, as differentiation is closely tied to specific application areas.
Market players are actively working to enhance their competitiveness, leading to a sustained high intensity of competitive rivalry. Some of the major market players are Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), DXC Technology Company, and Honeywell International Inc.
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