From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Malaysia Cooperatives Target RM100b Revenue
Malaysia’s cooperatives aim for RM100 billion revenue this year, four years ahead of 2030 goal.
In brief
Malaysia’s cooperatives aim for RM100 billion revenue this year, four years ahead of 2030 goal. Malaysia’s cooperative sector projects RM100 billion revenue in 2026, up from RM81.6 billion in 2025, driven by membership growth and capital accumulation. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysia’s cooperatives target RM100b revenue
Malaysia’s cooperative sector is projected to generate RM100 billion in revenue this year, up from RM81.6 billion last year.
Sector revenue and assets grow
As of December 31 last year, the sector recorded RM81.6 billion revenue and RM186.75 billion assets across 16,468 cooperatives.
Cooperatives expand membership and capital
The sector’s accumulated share capital and fees reached RM18 billion as of December 31 last year.
Food security focus
The Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission emphasizes growth in food security and digitalization sectors to ensure national food supply security.
Digitalization and AI push
Cooperatives are encouraged to venture into digitalization and artificial intelligence industries to align with technological advancements.
Revolving capital fund
The government provides a RM50 million revolving capital fund, with RM22 million disbursed to cooperatives needing assistance.
21 types of assistance
The fund offers 21 types of assistance to help cooperatives overcome constraints and continue growing.
The one thing
Malaysia’s cooperative sector projects RM100 billion revenue in 2026, up from RM81.6 billion in 2025, driven by membership growth and capital accumulation.
