malaysia predictions for 2025

Read 24 predictions about Malaysia in 2025, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

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International relations predictions for Malaysia in 2025

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Politics predictions for Malaysia in 2025

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Government predictions for Malaysia in 2025

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Economy predictions for Malaysia in 2025

Economy related predictions to impact Malaysia in 2025 include:

  • Malaysia needs at least 25,000 workers in the cybersecurity field, up from just 13,000 in 2023. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
  • Malaysia is officially recognized as a developed nation. Likelihood: 30%1
  • The state of Sabah now produces palm oil that is compliant with the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standards. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Malaysia and Turkey deepen economic ties in various sectors, now reaching US$5 billion (RM20.87 billion) of annual trade. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Malaysia can be a developed nation by 2025: Dr Mahathir.Link
  • Malaysia and Turkey target RM20b in annual trade by 2025.Link
  • Sabah reaffirms pledge for full RSPO-certification by 2025.Link

Technology predictions for Malaysia in 2025

Technology related predictions to impact Malaysia in 2025 include:

  • Malaysia needs RM33b to achieve 2025 green energy target.Link

Culture predictions for Malaysia in 2025

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Defense predictions for in 2025

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Infrastructure predictions for Malaysia in 2025

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Malaysia in 2025 include:

  • Intel builds its first overseas facility for advanced 3D chip packaging in Penang. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • Malaysia’s largest petroleum company, Petronas, opens a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • High-speed rail between the state of Johor and Singapore is operational as of this year. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Ten roads in Kuala Lampur become off-limits to private vehicles this year, as city planners work to turn them into attractive, pedestrian-only walkways. Likelihood: 75%1
  • About 95% of the rural population, especially in the state of Sabah, now enjoy quality and efficient infrastructure, including roads, electricity, and a water supply. Likelihood: 75%1
  • Quality infrastructure in 95% of rural areas by 2025, says minister.Link
  • KL wants to pedestrianise 10 roads by 2025.Link
  • Tun M: High-speed rail between Johor & Singapore confirmed, expected to be ready by 2025.Link

Environment predictions for Malaysia in 2025

Environment related predictions to impact Malaysia in 2025 include:

  • Malaysia bans plastic bags. Likelihood: 60 percent.1
  • Malaysia implements a B30 biodiesel program in the transport sector this year, which insists that biodiesel contains at least 30% palm oil content. Likelihood: 80%1
  • A total of 150 new electric buses is available in the city of Putrajaya this year to realize the vision of making the federal administrative capital a 'green city.' Likelihood: 90%1
  • 150 electric buses for Putrajaya by 2025.Link
  • Malaysia to implement B30 biodiesel mandate in transport sector before 2025.Link

Science predictions for Malaysia in 2025

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Health predictions for Malaysia in 2025

Health related predictions to impact Malaysia in 2025 include:

  • Seven million adults, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, are affected by diabetes in Malaysia. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Malaysia lowers the total number of smokers from 22.8% of the population in 2015 to 15 percent. Likelihood: 80%1
  • Health ministry: Seven million M'sians may suffer from diabetes by 2025.Link

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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