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Malaysia’s economy set to grow 5.3pc in Q1 2026, DOSM says in advance estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 202...

No room for complacency despite upgraded World Bank economic growth forecast, says Mida chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia is not only focusing on economic growth but also emphasising building a more res...

Malaysia’s growth forecast at 4.4pc in 2026, risks from global conflict and trade tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The World Bank projects Malaysia’s economy to record solid growth of 4.4 per cent thi...

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March

Malaysia's Q1 GDP growth slows to 5.4% as cost pressures loom

Malaysia GDP grows 5.4% in Q1, slowing from Q4

World Bank nudges Malaysia’s 2026 economic outlook higher to 4.4pc on strong consumer spending

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4...

Early reforms help Malaysia weather West Asia crisis better than peers, says finance minister’s pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supp...

Early reforms help Malaysia weather West Asia crisis better than peers, says finance minister’s pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supp...

Global crisis driving push to reinforce Malaysia’s economic structure, says Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The government views the current global crisis as an impetus to strengthen the country’s...

Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets despite global shocks, says Moody’s Ratings report

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets in navigating recent global financial...

World Bank warns Malaysia’s top firms failing to scale or innovate, fuelling underemployment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Malaysia’s top frontier firms have either failed to scale up or not innovated enough,...

Malaysia steps up measures to cushion impact of global supply crisis, says finance minister’s pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people through variou...

Malaysia steps up measures to cushion impact of global supply crisis, says finance minister’s pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people through variou...

Matrade chairman: Malaysia’s trade shrugs off global jitters, posts 9.3pc growth in March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Malaysia’s trade grew 9.3 per cent year-on-year to RM272.95 billion in March 2026,...

Malaysia's 1Q GDP to grow by 5.3%

Malaysia beats growth forecasts despite oil price surge above US$100, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s economic performance has continued to outperform initial forecasts, despit...

Malaysia expects positive GDP growth, backed by investment inflow

GEORGE TOWN, May 18 — Malaysia is expecting a positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth as investments inflow i...

World Bank: Malaysia doesn’t need stimulus despite Middle East crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lea...

Gobind: Govt steps up monitoring of Middle East fallout, eyes digital sector impact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The government, through a special committee under the National Economic Action Council (MT...

Malaysia’s inflation remains modest but ticks up in March 2026, govt data shows 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s inflation increased modestly to 1.7 per cent in March 2026, with the con...

Public to access global supply crisis dashboard from May 15, says Akmal

  KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard, jointly developed by the Mi...

From ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’: Countries rethink economic models as global risks rise, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as r...

‘Purchasing power is in your hands’: Economy minister urges Malaysians to compare prices amid rising cost concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Putrajaya today urged Malaysians to compare prices and make informed purchasing decisions a...