Agribusiness

Agriculture remains the largest employment sector in Malaysia, significantly influencing key macroeconomic goals such as job creation, poverty reduction, human resource development, and food security. A substantial portion of the Malaysian population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods.

In 1972, around 75% of the workforce was involved in primary industries, predominantly agriculture, while only 25% were employed in non-agricultural sectors. By 2010, these proportions had changed markedly, with 47% of the workforce engaged in agriculture and 53% in non-agricultural fields, highlighting the shifting economic dynamics in the country.