Malaysia’s total flood-related losses fell sharply in 2025, declining to RM636.9 million compared with RM933.4 million recorded in 2024, according to the latest special survey by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
The total losses represented 0.03% of Malaysia’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP), down from 0.05% in the previous year, reflecting a lower nationwide financial impact from flooding.
Public Infrastructure Records Highest Damage
Despite the overall drop in losses, public assets and infrastructure remained the most affected category, with damages rising to RM380.2 million from RM303.4 million in 2024.
Losses involving residential properties also remained significant at RM183.8 million, although this marked a sharp decline from RM372.2 million previously.
Other affected sectors included:
- Agriculture: RM52.6 million
- Business premises: RM13.4 million
- Vehicles: RM6.8 million
- Manufacturing: RM0.1 million
Most of these categories recorded lower losses year-on-year.
Terengganu Worst Hit State
Floods impacted all Malaysian states in 2025, with Terengganu recording the highest total losses at RM89.2 million, though lower than RM182 million in 2024.
Other states with major losses were:
- Kelantan: RM88.5 million
- Johor: RM72.1 million
- Sarawak: RM61.2 million
- Sabah: RM58.4 million
- Selangor: RM52.9 million
Several states, including Sarawak, Sabah and Selangor, saw increases compared with the previous year.
Housing Losses Shift To East Malaysia
Sarawak reported the highest residential losses at RM32.6 million, followed by Sabah at RM27.7 million and Johor at RM26.2 million.
Meanwhile, Kelantan saw a major improvement, with housing losses falling sharply from RM139 million in 2024 to RM15.6 million in 2025.
Business And Vehicle Losses Moderate
Vehicle damage remained relatively low, with Sabah recording the highest losses at RM1.3 million, followed by Johor and Sarawak.
For business premises, Sarawak led with RM2.7 million, ahead of Johor and Sabah. A total of 14 states reported flood related business losses.
Agriculture And Manufacturing Impact
Johor was the most affected state in agriculture, recording RM13 million in losses, followed by Selangor at RM9.6 million and Kedah at RM5 million.
The manufacturing sector faced minimal disruption, with only Terengganu reporting losses of RM0.1 million.
Infrastructure Still Vulnerable
Although total flood losses declined, infrastructure damage continued to rise. Terengganu recorded the highest public infrastructure losses at RM71.8 million, followed by Kelantan at RM67.1 million and Johor at RM29.8 million.
DOSM said the data was compiled through a nationwide survey conducted throughout 2025, alongside information gathered from relevant government agencies, highlighting the continued economic risks posed by floods across Malaysia.
