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Oil fears keep S-E Asia’s central banks on their toes as they mull over easing plans

Economists see rate hikes or delayed cuts as policy space wanes and stagflation looms

The ringgit, the top performing currency across Asia in the past 12 months, will stay resilient as the economy remains strong, Malaysia's second finance minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
Asean Business

Malaysia to hold off on growth upgrade on Middle East risks

Its central bank warned that “downside risks have risen”

The central bank is taking a cautious stance as the prospect of a prolonged war in Iran risks spurring energy prices and currency volatility, complicating the outlook for inflation and growth.
Asean Business

Malaysia holds interest rate at 2.75%, flags geopolitical risk

Bank Negara says the current rate is appropriate and supportive of the economy amid price stability

The Malaysian government and central bank project the country's economic growth to come in at between 4 and 4.5% in 2026, amid persisting uncertainties about the impact of US tariffs.
Asean Business

Malaysia’s economy expands 5.2% in 2025, Q4 growth hits three-year high

Bank Negara expects stronger spending, exports and a firmer ringgit to lift growth momentum into 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia intends to provide greater clarity on the use of ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits by the end of this year.
Banking & Finance

Malaysia central bank says to test ringgit stablecoins, tokenised deposits in 2026

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank on Wednesday announced three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026.

The ringgit has surged more than 3% in January.
Asean Business

Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump

Central bank says economic fundamentals and government reforms will provide long-term support to ringgit

"For 2026, while the impact of tariffs could weigh on global growth, the outlook remains resilient, supported by sustained domestic demand, moderating inflation, robust tech investments, and supportive fiscal and monetary policies,” says Bank Negara Malaysia.
Banking & Finance

Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its first policy review of 2026 on Thursday (Jan 22), citing steady economic growth, modest inflation, and a positi...

The value of Malaysia's exports reached a record high last year.
Asean Business

Malaysia set to hold interest rate as growth stays strong, inflation low

The economy has proved resilient amid global headwinds

The country’s economy grew by 4.9% in 2025, according to advance government estimates. This is higher than earlier official projections of between 4 and 4.8%.
Asean Business

Malaysia’s trade hits record RM3.1 trillion in 2025, with exports beating forecast

This coincides with country’s economy also expanding faster last year than previously projected

The central bank’s 2025 growth projection is slower than last year’s 5.1% expansion, reflecting the impact of trade disruptions stemming from US tariffs.
Asean Business

Malaysia posts 5.2% GDP growth in Q3, on track for upper-end target

Economic expansion is underpinned by sustained domestic demand and stronger net exports, says the country’s chief statistician

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