Value in motion
AI, climate change and geopolitical shifts are reconfiguring the global economy. We’ve mapped where value is moving over the next decade, so you can build a future-ready business to capture it.
Your growth plan just got interesting
AI, climate change and shifting geopolitics are changing the way we live and work.
Creating new customer needs and preferences. Forging new markets. Enabling new business models. Attracting new competitors. And blurring the boundaries of sectors and industries.
For Malaysia, this disruption corresponds to a pivotal era in our national development with the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030). For the first time in modern economic history, Malaysia’s prosperity could hinge less on what it extracts, grows or builds—and more on how it reconfigures traditional industries into entirely new forms of value.
It’s time to explore new domains of growth—markets where companies work across sector boundaries to meet fundamental human needs. Like how we feed and care for ourselves, move, make and build things, and how we fuel and power it all. Continuous reinvention will be a strategic advantage, if you know where to look.
Scroll on to understand how these domains will form and grow. Discover how to seize your share of the value in motion.
Value in Motion
To see which domains hold opportunity for you, click on the graphic below
(selected territory data is available.)
Understanding where value is moving is just the first step. Getting a handle on why—and how to capture it—is your next move.
Eager to see where your company might go? Read on for more on the opportunities within each domain of growth.
Want to know more about industry reconfiguration and its impact in Malaysia in the decade ahead? Take a deep dive with our publication ‘Charting Malaysia’s new growth story.’
Explore the domains of growth
Select from the nine domains below to learn how they are forming, the size of the opportunity and how to seize the value in motion.
How we Make
The Make domain is changing the face of manufacturing. Digitisation, automation and advanced technologies like AI, IoT and 3D printing are at the core of the transformation. Companies are reimagining production—integrating capabilities across sectors to build an expansive, tech-driven ecosystem.
They're boosting efficiency, sustainability and resilience.
They're adapting to climate changes, shifting trade dynamics and honing specialised skills.
And for Malaysia, this presents a unique opportunity to advance our silicon industry, palm oil-based sectors, and automotive technology.
By 2035, the Make domain could add over US$34 trillion to global GDP, with more than half of this growth (US$15.24 trillion) coming from Asia Pacific.
How to win in the Make domain
How we Build
The Build domain is transforming. Driven by climate change, urbanisation and AI advancements, industries are coming together in new ways to revolutionise how we design, construct and manage structures and cities.
Engineering, construction, finance and real estate companies are forging partnerships to create spaces that are more resilient, efficient and tech-savvy.
For Malaysia, the Build domain offers an opportunity to advance urban development, modernise infrastructure, and enhance climate resilience by integrating smart technologies and sustainable solutions into our cities and regions.
As businesses rework their models, the Build domain is set to add US$13.76 trillion to global GDP by 2035, with more than half of this growth (US$7.44 trillion) coming from Asia Pacific.
How to win in the Build domain
How we Feed
The formation of the Feed domain represents a pivotal shift in the global agri-food system, one driven by the need to nourish a growing population while enhancing resilience and sustainability.
Climate challenges, scarce resources and food waste are pushing businesses to rethink food production, processing and consumption. With agriculture, technology, logistics and finance sectors joining forces, firms are embedding AI, mechanisation and eco-friendly practices to increase efficiency and cut environmental impact.
For Malaysia, the Feed domain offers an opportunity to integrate advanced technologies and sustainable practices to increase agricultural productivity, reduce food waste, and enhance food security—while boosting export competitiveness and adapting to climate challenges in the global market.
As these changes gain momentum, the Feed domain could add US$9.88 trillion to global GDP by 2035.
How to win in the Feed domain
How we Care
The Care domain is in the midst of a major transformation—healthcare organisations are adopting AI, digital platforms and cross-sector collaboration to deliver more effective, affordable and personalised care.
With ageing populations, rising chronic disease costs and tech advancements as catalysts, pharmaceutical, medtech and digital health firms are weaving predictive analytics, telemedicine and wearable devices into their approach to enhance patient outcomes.
In Malaysia, the Care domain offers an opportunity for AI-led innovations to provide more personalised, cost-effective healthcare and funding models for sustainable, equitable care.
This move toward holistic healthcare solutions is set to blur traditional industry lines, with the Care domain projected to contribute US$9.31 trillion to global GDP by 2035.
How to win in the Care domain
How we Move
The Move domain is transforming as mobility leaders adopt clean tech, AI, and digital solutions to boost transportation's efficiency, sustainability, and affordability.
Traditional sectors—like automotive, logistics, rail, air and sea—are changing through cross-sector collaboration. Emerging tech players are integrating electrification, autonomous vehicles, and circular business models.
This evolving ecosystem, propelled by climate needs and tech disruption, is poised to add US$5.86 trillion to global GDP by 2035, with Asia Pacific driving nearly half (US$2.45 trillion) of this growth.
In Malaysia, its path is being forged by collaborations across logistics, automotive and other sectors, as well as integrated electrification infrastructure.
How to win in the Move domain
How we Fuel and Power
The Fuel and Power domain is in the midst of transformation as the global energy sector responds to climate imperatives, technological progress and increasing demand.
Traditional fossil fuel chains are integrating zero-carbon electricity, alternative fuels and AI-driven efficiency solutions—ensuring energy access while backing industrial growth. As transportation, homes and industries shift towards electrification and low-carbon options, collaboration between established and new players is driving innovations in storage, transmission and sustainability.
For Malaysia, the Fuel and Power domain offers an opportunity to advance clean energy solutions, transform exploration with AI and intensify renewable ventures.
Guided by AI and climate action, the Fuel and Power domain is expected to add US$6.19 trillion to global GDP by 2035.
How to win in the Fuel and Power domain
How we Govern and Serve
The Govern and Serve domain is evolving as governments work with industries to tackle shifting global demands sparked by climate change, AI and demographic shifts.
Public institutions are key players in fostering innovation—from supporting resilient infrastructure and smart cities to nurturing sustainable materials and AI-powered healthcare. As sectors reshape, governments are crafting policy, advancing public-private partnerships and using technology to boost citizens’ well-being and economic prosperity.
By 2035, this domain could add US$17.42 trillion to global GDP.
For Malaysia, this is spurred by leveraging digitalisation to enhance service delivery, climate adaptation and the delivery of data-driven policies.
How to win in the Govern and Serve domain
How we Fund and Insure
The Fund and Insure domain is changing as industries realign around human needs, opening new doors for financial services and capital allocation.
With businesses crossing sector boundaries, financial firms need to adapt—creating new risk models, valuation approaches and investment strategies.
For Malaysia, partnerships between financial and non-financial sectors can help enhance capital deployment and insurance as part of climate change adaptation and integrating financial products into broader digital ecosystems.
As climate change and AI disrupt the financial landscape, the Fund and Insure domain is set to significantly boost global GDP by 2035—offering fresh routes for value creation in our evolving economy.
How to win in the Fund and Insure domain
How we Connect and Compute
The Connect and Compute domain is a driving force for cross-sector collaboration, fueled by tech disruption and AI-enabled innovation.
As industries embed computing power and connectivity into their models, companies from tech, telecom, energy, manufacturing, finance and government are joining forces to create seamless solutions. From smart infrastructure and advanced data centres to AI-powered services and semiconductor breakthroughs, partnerships are unlocking new sources of value.
As part of the AI value chain, Malaysia’s data centre market is set to expand significantly in the next five years.
With climate and technological megatrends shaping its trajectory, the Connect and Compute domain is set to play a pivotal role in the global economy, with its contribution projected to fluctuate based on evolving industry needs and advancements between now and 2035.
How to win in the Connect & compute domain
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