The latest numbers from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) show Sarawak is punching above its weight economically — joining KL, Putrajaya, Labuan, Penang and Selangor as states that beat the national average.

By the numbers

• Sarawak's total GDP hit RM153.5 billion, growing 3.6% from 2024
• Services sector led the charge, up 5.4% — driven by wholesale & retail trade, F&B, accommodation, utilities, transport, storage and ICT
• Agriculture grew 4.3%, thanks to higher oil palm production
• Mining & quarrying rose 2.7%, supported by natural gas output
• Manufacturing was flat at 0.1%

National GDP expanded 5.2% to RM1.74 trillion, with Construction being the fastest-growing sector nationwide at 12.2%.

Where Sarawak stands

Despite growing at a more moderate 3.6%, Sarawak remains one of Malaysia's most economically significant states. Alongside KL, Johor and Penang, Sarawak accounted for a big chunk of the country's total economic output.

Chief Statistician Dato' Sri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin noted that all states recorded positive growth in 2025, reflecting a resilient economic environment despite global uncertainties.

DOSM added that Malaysia's 2026 outlook stays positive — Q1 2026 already shows 5.4% GDP growth and a record-high 70.8% labour force participation.

Location: Sarawak
Details: DOSM State GDP Report 2025, released July 1, 2026

Source: DayakDaily

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