PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s overall wellbeing improved in 2024 with the national Wellbeing Index rising to 120.6 points from 119.4 points recorded in 2023, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the economic wellbeing component was the key driver, increasing by 2.2 points to 128.8 points, complemented by positive growth in social and environmental indicators.
Income and distribution showed the strongest improvement, followed by transportation and communications, signalling stronger economic performance and better income equality.
Six social components also improved, including social participation, governance, housing, recreation, cultural activities and public safety.
Meanwhile, the environmental component strengthened driven by improvements in air quality and biodiversity.
Most states recorded index growth, with Kelantan leading, followed by Kedah, Sarawak and Sabah.
Mohd Uzir said IKRM 2024 affirms that Malaysia is moving in the right direction in ensuring economic resilience, social stability and environmental sustainability.