Economic Growth

Malaysia’s Labour Market Resilient as Job Vacancies Surge by 52 Percent

ASEAN Positioned to Capture Greater Share of Global Investment Capital

Malaysia’s Securities Commission chairman highlights the region’s massive economic scale as a prime target for international portfolios.

Malaysian Bond Market Braces for Potential Japanese Capital Flight

Shrinking yield premiums and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes threaten to spark a massive exodus of Japanese investment from Malaysian debt.

Anwar Secures New Indian Investment Pledges to Boost Economic Growth

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s latest round of meetings in New Delhi signals a deepening industrial partnership aimed at accelerating Malaysia’s domestic development.

Penang Targets Tangible Public Gains From Record RM17.3 Billion Investment Surge

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stresses that record-breaking manufacturing investments must translate into improved local infrastructure and living standards for Penangites.

Selangor Secures RM70 Billion in Investments as Economic Momentum Builds

The state’s industrial and services sectors lead a robust mid-year economic performance, signalling continued growth for Malaysia’s primary economic engine.

Budget 2027 Projected to Reach Record RM440.9 Billion Expenditure

Putrajaya is expected to balance growth and fiscal discipline in the upcoming federal budget.

S&P Rating Highlights Malaysia’s Growth Resilience Amid Industrial Expansion

Malaysia’s economic outlook remains robust as manufacturing, infrastructure, and data centre developments fuel national progress.

Bank Negara Maintains OPR as Economic Indicators Signal Steady Growth

Malaysia’s central bank holds the overnight policy rate steady, citing a stable inflationary environment and robust domestic expansion.

Bank Negara Malaysia Expected To Maintain OPR At 2.75% Through 2026

Analysts suggest that robust economic momentum and controlled inflation will keep interest rates steady for the remainder of the year.

Bank Negara Keeps OPR at 2.75% for Fifth Consecutive Time in 2026

The central bank maintains its key interest rate, signaling a steady outlook for Malaysian consumers and loan repayments heading into the year's end.

Malaysia Secures RM218 Billion Investment Surge in H1 2026

Approved investments rose by 11.7 percent in the first half of the year, signaling a robust expansion in local job creation and sector development.

Malaysia GDP Outlook Raised to 5.5% Amid Strong Economic Performance

RAM Ratings has upgraded its full-year growth forecast for Malaysia following a robust 6.0% expansion in the second quarter of 2026.

Malaysia Attracts RM218.5 Billion in Investments During First Half of 2026

Economic momentum continues to build as Malaysia records double-digit investment growth and a significant uptick in job creation.

Bursa Malaysia Climbs Amid Pre-National Day Optimism

Local equities see early gains as investors prepare for potential festive buying activity ahead of Merdeka.

Malaysia Records Strong 5.7 Percent Economic Growth In First Half

The national economy has surpassed initial projections set by Bank Negara Malaysia for the first half of the year.

Ringgit Gains Ground Against Major Currencies Amid Shifting US Rate Outlook

The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against several global currencies this morning as market expectations for a September US interest rate hike cooled.

Singapore’s AI-Driven Economic Surge Creates Industry Divergence

Singapore reports strong economic growth fueled by AI infrastructure, though gains remain concentrated in select technology-heavy sectors.

Ringgit Gains Ground Following Positive Second Quarter GDP Performance

The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against the US dollar following the release of upbeat second-quarter economic growth data.

Malaysia Records 6% Economic Growth in Second Quarter of 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia reports an acceleration in economic expansion driven by strong export performance and artificial intelligence investments.

Ringgit Gains Ground Against Global and Regional Currencies

The local currency strengthened at the opening of trade as market participants await official second-quarter economic data.

Ringgit Gains Ground as Markets Await Second Quarter GDP Data

The local currency traded higher against the US dollar as investors prepare for upcoming national economic growth figures.

Malaysia Manufacturing Sales Surge to RM177 Billion in June

The nation's manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience with a 9.8% year-on-year growth despite persistent global economic challenges.

Malaysia Industrial Production Index Surges by 6.5 Percent in June

Growth in the manufacturing sector accelerated the Industrial Production Index, marking a significant month-on-month improvement.

Retailers Anticipate Economic Boost From Potential Malaysian F1 Return

A retail industry group suggests that the revival of Formula One in Malaysia could significantly stimulate spending for local small businesses.

Malaysia Sees Economic Growth As Interest Rates Remain Steady

Economic momentum continues to build in Malaysia while inflation remains managed under current subsidy policies.

Bank Negara Anticipates Malaysia’s Growth Reaching Upper End of Target

Economic expansion is projected to hit the high point of the four to five percent forecast range.