Department of Statistics Malaysia has reported that flood-related losses across the country fell to RM636.9 million in 2025, from RM933.4 million the year before. According to DOSM’s  Special Report on Impact of Floods in Malaysia 2025 the total of Flood-Related Losses is equivalent to 0.03% of nominal Gross Domestic Product, compared to 0.05% in 2024.

Losses declined across most damage categories, including living quarters, agriculture, business premises, vehicles, and manufacturing. Public assets and infrastructure were the exception, climbing from RM303.4 million to RM380.2 million and accounting for more than half of total flood damage recorded in 2025.

Terengganu And Kelantan Posted The Highest State Losses

Among all states, Terengganu recorded the highest total flood losses at RM89.2 million, followed by Kelantan at RM88.5 million and Johor at RM72.1 million. Sarawak came in at RM61.2 million, Sabah at RM58.4 million, and Selangor at RM52.9 million.

At the district level, Johor Bahru posted the highest losses at RM15.9 million, followed by Kuantan at RM15.6 million and Bintulu at RM13.5 million.

Flood Losses By State, 2025

State	Losses (RM million)
Terengganu	89.2
Kelantan	88.5
Johor	72.1
Sarawak	61.2
Sabah	58.4
Selangor	52.9
Pahang	44.1
Perak	36.7
Kedah	36.7
W.P. Kuala Lumpur	20.8
Perlis	30.0
Negeri Sembilan	16.4
Melaka	14.2
Pulau Pinang	12.3
W.P. Labuan	2.3
W.P. Putrajaya	1.3

Home Damage Fell By More Than Half

Losses to residential properties dropped to RM183.8 million in 2025 from RM372.2 million in 2024. Sarawak recorded the highest residential losses at RM32.6 million, followed by Sabah at RM27.7 million and Johor at RM26.2 million.

At the district level, Johor Bahru sustained the most damage at RM14.4 million, with Kuantan close behind at RM14.3 million. Keningau in Sabah recorded RM11.9 million in residential losses.

Agricultural And Business Losses Also Declined

Agricultural losses came in at RM52.6 million, down from RM185.2 million the previous year. Business premises recorded RM13.4 million, compared to RM54.1 million in 2024. For business premises, Sarawak led at RM2.7 million, followed by Johor at RM2.1 million and Sabah at RM1.8 million. Bintulu was the worst-affected district at RM1.6 million, ahead of Johor Bahru at RM0.95 million and Kuantan at RM0.92 million.

Vehicle damage totalled RM6.8 million, down from RM17.3 million. Sabah recorded the highest vehicle losses at RM1.3 million, followed by Johor at RM0.9 million and Sarawak at RM0.8 million. Manufacturing sector losses were minimal at RM0.1 million, concentrated entirely in Terengganu.

Infrastructure Losses Moved In The Opposite Direction

While losses fell across every other category, damage to public assets and infrastructure rose from RM303.4 million in 2024 to RM380.2 million in 2025, making it the largest single component of Malaysia’s total flood losses for the year.

This category covers roads, drainage systems, and other public facilities. Repair and reconstruction costs here fall on government budgets rather than individual households, but the scale of damage shapes how quickly flood defences and drainage networks are restored in affected areas.

Flood Losses By Category, 2024 vs 2025

Category	2024 (RM million)	2025 (RM million)
Living quarters	372.2	183.8
Vehicles	17.3	6.8
Business premises	54.1	13.4
Manufacturing	1.2	0.1
Agriculture	185.2	52.6
Public assets & infrastructure	303.4	380.2
Total	933.4	636.9

Recurring Flood Damage Still Carries Real Costs For Affected Households

The overall drop from RM933.4 million to RM636.9 million reflects a better year for most categories. For households in Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor, and Sabah, though, the figures still represent homes repaired, vehicles written off, and business days lost.

If you are living in one of the most affected districts, including Johor Bahru, Kuantan, or Bintulu, flood damage is a cost that shows up year after year. Repairs, vehicle replacement, and lost income can accumulate quickly after a flood event, particularly where insurance coverage does not extend to flood damage.

The continued rise in infrastructure losses also has a downstream effect. Flood damage to roads and drainage systems is repaired through public budgets, and the scale of that spending shapes how fast and how thoroughly affected districts are rehabilitated. For residents in high-damage areas, infrastructure recovery often determines how long the disruption actually lasts.

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