Construction industry in Malaysia - statistics & facts

Towering over vibrant Kuala Lumpur at 678.9 meters, Merdeka 118 officially became the tallest skyscraper in Malaysia after its completion in November 2023. Its impressive height far surpassed Malaysia’s iconic landmark, Petronas Twin Towers, and also made Merdeka 118 the second tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
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Published by René Muschter, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Share of construction industry to the GDP in Malaysia
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Building Construction

Value of residential building construction in Malaysia 2015-2024

Building Construction

Value of non-residential building construction in Malaysia 2015-2024

Heavy Construction

Value of civil engineering work in Malaysia 2015-2024

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Overview

6

Overview

Residential building construction

4

Residential building construction

Non-residential construction

4

Non-residential construction

Civil engineering construction

3

Civil engineering construction

Construction materials

4

Construction materials

Leading companies

3

Leading companies

Employment in construction

4

Employment in construction

Workplace safety

3

Workplace safety

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