‘Because of you, I couldn’t see Jay Chou’: Malaysian fan goes into labour before concert at Bukit Jalil stadiumTo date, MDEC has approved 60 projects with a total funding of RM36.7 million for the development of digital games across computer, console and mobile platforms. — AFP file picKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia’s digital game industry has recorded sales and export revenue of RM45 million from government funds between 2014 and 2024, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Gobind further noted that MDEC received a Digital Content Fund allocation of RM163 million to support the animation industry, digital games, digital comics and creative technology content during the same period.
Citing Newzoo’s global game market report, Gobind revealed that global game revenue is projected to reach US$187.7 billion in 2024, with expectations to grow to US$213.3 billion by 2027, reflecting a compounded annual growth rate of 3.1 per cent from 2022 to 2027.