Malaysia’s Islamic Economy
By 2025, the global Islamic economy is estimated to reach USD7.7 trillion. Malaysia can leverage its unique positioning to secure a sizeable market share via its Islamic Digital Economy.
Islamic Finance
- Islamic finance assets stood at USD3.6 trillion (RM 16.2 trillion) in 2021 and expected to grow to USD4.9 trillion (RM22.0 trillion) in 2025
- Malaysia's market share is approximately 24%:
Islamic Finance Asset 2021 | RM trillion |
---|---|
Islamic Banking | 0.98 |
Takaful | 0.46 |
Islamic Capital Market | 2.31 |
Islamic AUM Funds | 0.22 |
TOTAL | 3.97 |
Halal
- Spending on Halal food was USD1.27 trillion (or RM5.7 trillion) in 2021 and expected to grow to USD1.67 trillion (or RM7.5 trillion) in 2025
- According to 12th Malaysia Plan, Halal industry is estimated to contribute 8.1% of GDP and generate export revenue totaling to RM56 billion in 2025
- JAKIM recognises 46 countries’ foreign certification bodies.
Lifestyle
- Comprise of Shariah spending on travel, eateries, clothing, and others.
- Spending on lifestyle sectors such as travel, cosmetics, and modest fashion was USD467 billion (RM2.1 trillion) in 2021 and expected to grow to USD657 trillion (RM2.9 trillion) in 2025
- Due to Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic economy spill over effects on lifestyle spending could promote a domino effect across supporting sectors.
*Rate of conversion as per 2022 (1USD = RM4.90)
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What is MD Tasree`?
What is MD Tasree`?
MD Tasree` (pronounce as tasriaq) is an initiative by MDEC to advocate and facilitate the growth of the Islamic Digital Economy under the MD promoted sector through a public-private partnership mechanism. MD Tasree` aims to create a dynamic ecosystem for Islamic Digital Economy players to accelerate the development and adoption of Shariah-compliant products and services by leveraging digital technologies and solutions.
Focus Areas under MD Tasree`
Advocacy
Promotes awareness on Islamic Digital Economy to community and businesses
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Implementation of IDE pilot projects with strategic partners
Partnership & Collaboration
Facilitation for capacity building, market access, funding, and talent
IDE Resources
Insights, publications, and knowledge management
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