The mean household income in Malaysia, between 2009 and 2012, enjoyed a higher than
average annual growth rate of 7.2%, putting it ahead of GDP growth. This compares
favourably with a CAGR of 4.4% from 2007 to 2009, according to Malaysia’s Department
of Statistics. With about 70% of Malaysians in the working age bracket of 15-64,
alongside rising consumer spending and a declining private saving ratio, Malaysia is a
robust and dynamic consumer market and one with strong and increasing spending.