Informal sector to become part of Economic Census 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The implementation of the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026) will, for the first time, expand its coverage to include the informal sector, which is increasingly important in Malaysia’s economic ecosystem, says Statistics Department (DOSM). This includes online businesses, small traders, homestays, gig workers and non-profit organisations. DOSM said the move is in line with the…