Economy and Business

FWD Takaful Named Best Direct Distribution Channel at Industry Awards Night

The award recognised the transformative efforts through FWD i-Lindung plan, a hybrid offline-to-online (O2O) distribution model that made digital takaful…

6 days ago

Succession Planning Key to Sustaining Family Businesses

Structured transitions help ensure long-term stability.

1 week ago

Interest Rates Expected to Stay Unchanged Amid Stable Outlook

Bank Negara is expected to maintain its current policy stance.

2 weeks ago

Economics: April 2026 CPI – Transport Inflation Rose Further

Malaysia's inflation rose slightly, with analysts forecasting CPI at +2.4% YoY. They expect cost-push factors to influence price dynamics through…

2 weeks ago

Economics: 1Q26 GDP – Resilient Headline, Softer Underlying Pulse

We maintain our 2026 GDP growth forecast at +4.6% YoY and OPR call at 2.75% - PIB

2 weeks ago

GDP Growth Eased to +5.4%yoy, Still Driven by Resilient Domestic Demand

The moderation was seen across all sectors and type of expenditures, but domestic demand remained the major contributor to economic…

3 weeks ago

BNM to remain data dependent

•BNM will remain data-dependent. While the hurdle for a rate hike remains high, a rate cut cannot be ruled out…

4 weeks ago

OPR Held at 2.75% Amid Lingering Inflationary Risks

In 2026, we expect Malaysia’s economy will grow at +4.2%, underpinned by continued expansion in domestic economic activities alongside still-resilient external…

4 weeks ago

Private Markets Face Slower Adjustment as Higher Rates and AI-Driven Growth Reshape Global Finance

Private markets remain resilient but face mounting pressure from higher rates, weak exits, concentrated AI growth, and slower valuation adjustments.

1 month ago

Fed Holds Fed Funds Rate at 3.50-3.75% Amid Elevated Inflation Risks

The FOMC maintained that US economic activity continued to expand at a “solid” pace. Growth remains supported by resilient consumer…

1 month ago

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