Malaysia’s Digital Creative Industry Booms with RM5.3 Billion Revenue

Malaysia’s digital creative industry recorded strong performance in 2023, generating RM5.3 billion in revenue and RM800 million in exports, while creating over 10,000 high-value jobs, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Speaking at the launch of the Upin & Ipin Universe video game, Gobind highlighted the government’s ongoing commitment through DICE (Digital Creative Industry Ecosystem Roadmap), spearheaded by MDEC, to establish Malaysia as a regional and global hub for digital content by 2030.

“DICE is not just an initiative, it is a holistic strategy to build a sustainable ecosystem that supports talent development, market access, investment, and innovation,” Gobind said.

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He also emphasized the importance of the video game sector amid global digitalization trends, identifying animation and gaming as core pillars of the country’s digital agenda.

“The ministry considers the digital creative industry as the backbone of national progress in the digital economy.”

To strengthen the sector further, MDEC has launched two new initiatives:

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