Malaysia Maintains 34th Position in Global Innovation Index 2026

Published 2026-10-21

Malaysia has once again proven its capabilities on the international stage by successfully maintaining its 34th position out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026. This achievement demonstrates the country's stability within an increasingly competitive global innovation landscape.

In addition to maintaining its position, Malaysia also recorded an overall score increase of 1.2 points compared to the previous year. This improvement reflects the country's continuous efforts in strengthening its innovation ecosystem, research, and technological development.

The GII index is an important benchmark that measures various aspects, including human capital, infrastructure, as well as business and market sophistication. This consistent performance indicates that Malaysia's economic strategy is on the right track to support long-term growth.

This success is expected to boost foreign investor confidence in Malaysia's potential as an innovation hub in the Southeast Asian region. With continued support from the government and the private sector, Malaysia has the opportunity to further improve its ranking in the future.

Overall, the achievement in the GII 2026 is positive news for the country's economic development. It proves that Malaysia is capable of competing with the world's major economies in the field of innovation, which has become a key driver of the modern economy.

Sources: The Star

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