PUTRAJAYA, July 7 — A total of 71,101 holiday homes were operating nationwide in 2025, generating an estimated RM2.2 billion in revenue, according to the Holiday Homes Statistics Bulletin: Economic Census 2026 published by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the industry’s continued growth reflected increasing demand for alternative accommodation and its growing contribution to tourism-related activities and the services sector.
“The holiday homes industry continues to create positive economic spillover effects through higher demand for accommodation, transportation, food and beverage services, retail trade and recreational activities.
“It also provides income opportunities for local communities and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while supporting more balanced regional development and sustainable tourism growth,” he said in a statement.
Mohd Uzir said Selangor recorded the highest number of holiday homes at 19,095 units, representing more than a quarter of the national total, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 8,207 units and Johor with 7,274 units.
He said the concentration of holiday homes in these states reflected strong tourism demand, supported by comprehensive transport networks, dynamic economic activities and their proximity to major tourist destinations.
The Holiday Homes Statistics Bulletin: Economic Census 2026 is the first official statistical publication on holiday homes by state and district in Malaysia.
Mohd Uzir said the publication was an important step in strengthening Malaysia’s official tourism statistics by providing comprehensive data on the geographical distribution of the industry for the first time.
“These statistics provide an important evidence-based foundation to support policymaking, tourism planning and sustainable industry development,” he said. — Bernama
