Minister of Economy (Malaysia)

Minister of Economy
Menteri Ekonomi
since 17 December 2025
Ministry of Economy
StyleEconomy Minister
(informal)
The Honourable
(within Malaysia and the Commonwealth)
AbbreviationEKONOMI
Member ofCabinet
Reports toThe Prime Minister
SeatPutrajaya
NominatorThe Prime Minister
AppointerThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthAt His Majesty's Pleasure
Formation
  • 21 May 2018:
    (as Minister of Economic Affairs)
  • 3 December 2022:
    (as Minister of Economy)
First holderAzmin Ali
(as Minister of Economic Affairs)
DeputyMohd Shahar Abdullah
SalaryRM14,970
Websitehttps://ekonomi.gov.my

The minister of economy, also informally known as the economy minister, is a minister in the Government of Malaysia, with overall responsibility for the functions and objectives of the Ministry of Economy. The incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of Malaysia.

The latest minister of economy is Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir since 17 December 2025. The office holder works alongside the deputy minister of economy, presently Mohd Shahar Abdullah. The corresponding shadow minister is the shadow minister of economy, Syahir Sulaiman.