Malaysia economy

Malaysia Secures Record RM426.7 Billion Investments in 2025 as Foreign Inflows Surge

Malaysia records RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, driven by strong foreign inflows and expanding services and manufacturing sectors.

2 months ago

Malaysia’s CPI Inflation Rises Slightly to 1.6% in December 2025, Remains Mild Overall

Malaysia’s headline CPI inflation rose to 1.6% yoy in Dec-25 from 1.4%, but stays subdued; 2026 forecast at 1.8%.

3 months ago

MBSB Maintains Positive Outlook on Banking Sector

Business News MBSB reiterated a positive stance on the banking sector, citing strong fundamentals, improved efficiency and catalysts driving continued…

3 months ago

REHDA Institute Launches Youth Initiative at CEO Series 2026

REHDA Institute’s CEO Series 2026 gathered policymakers and industry leaders to assess economic direction and launched a national youth initiative…

3 months ago

Malaysia Unemployment Hits 11-Year Low as Services Hiring Anchors Growth Outlook

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to an 11-year low in November as steady services hiring, supportive external conditions and resilient demand…

4 months ago

Malaysia’s Retail Spending Resilient in November 2025 Despite Slower Growth Pace

Distributive trade grew 6.4% yoy in Nov-2025, moderating from 7.2%, but retail sales stay strong amid steady demand.

4 months ago

REHDA Institute CEO Series: Charting Malaysia’s Innovative Tourism Assets for VMY

REHDA Institute's CEO Series 2026 on Jan 15 focuses on Malaysia's economic outlook, property strategies, and Visit Malaysia Year developments.

4 months ago

BNM International Reserves Rise to US$124.3 Billion

Bank Negara Malaysia's reserves increase to US$124.3 billion, sufficient for 4.8 months of imports.

4 months ago

Malaysia’s Growth Holds Steady at 4.4% in 2Q25, but Tariff Risks Cloud Outlook

Malaysia’s economy stayed resilient in 2Q25 with 4.4% growth, supported by domestic demand but threatened by global tariff risks.

6 months ago

Rafizi: Malaysia’s Development Spending Fails to Lift Agriculture, Risks Long-Term Economic Imbalance

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli warns Malaysia’s small agricultural budget limits productivity and rural jobs despite rising infrastructure spending.

6 months ago

In 1999, Mahathir Accuses Anwar of Following Foreign Agenda (IMF) During The Asian Crisis

In a 1999 interview, Mahathir Mohamad rejected IMF reforms and blamed Anwar Ibrahim for Malaysia’s near-collapse during the crisis for…

7 months ago

Malaysia’s Budget 2026: Balancing Reform, Relief, and Politics

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 balances subsidy rationalisation, governance reforms, and fiscal discipline while addressing welfare, competitiveness, and political expectations ahead of…

7 months ago

BNM cuts OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75%

BNM cuts OPR to 2.75% to sustain Malaysia’s growth amid global uncertainties, driven by domestic demand and exports.

10 months ago

SAMENTA Applauds Revised SST Threshold, Offers Relief to SMEs

SAMENTA welcomes revised SST threshold, exempting 75% of SMEs from 8% tax on rental, financial services, urges compliance.

10 months ago

Malaysia is third richest country in Southeast Asia with US$14,423 GDP per capita

Malaysia ranks third in Southeast Asia, 71st globally with US$14,423 GDP per capita, trailing Singapore and Brunei.

12 months ago

Wee urges delay in RON95 petrol subsidy rationalization and 14.2% electricity tariff hike

Now, we are facing a wave of significant cost of living increases and the most affected group is the common…

12 months ago

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