Kuala Lampur, July 3 -- GEORGE TOWN, July 3 - Penang's economy grew 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM130.3 billion.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), this was an increase from RM121.4 billion the previous year.

In terms of GDP per capita, Penang surpassed the national average of RM59,167, rising by RM4,477 from RM76,107 to RM80,584.

Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the manufacturing and services sectors contributed a combined 94 per cent to Penang's GDP, followed by the construction sector with a 3.3 per cent share.

This was followed by agriculture (1.7 per cent) and mining and quarrying (0.1 per cent).

On its own, the manufacturing sector ...