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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...

Malaysia GDP grows 5.4% in Q1, slowing from Q4

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

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

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...

Malaysia's 1Q GDP to grow by 5.3%

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 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...

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 maintains economic resilience as government expands ‘Plan B’ measures, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainties, with the g...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Malaysia posts 5.2pc growth in 2025, with lowest inflation in five years, showing govt policies are working, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s positive economic performanc...

Malaysia needs stronger green finance, tech ecosystem to stay competitive, says World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden parti...

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, Singapore exports surge on AI boom, defying Mideast shock

Malaysia is Asia's quiet overachiever

Global supply crisis presents opportunities, Malaysia remains safe investment destination, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said t...

Malaysia’s labour demand hits 9.23m jobs in Q1 2026, services sector drives growth

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Malaysia’s labour demand grew by 1.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), reaching 9.23 millio...