Malaysia economy
Malaysia’s January industrial production up 5.9%, above forecast
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production index rose 5.9 per cent in January from a year earlier, surpassing expectations, government data showed on Tuesday.
Malaysia to hold off on growth upgrade on Middle East risks
Its central bank warned that “downside risks have risen”
Malaysia’s January CPI rises 1.6% y/y, matching forecast
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.6 per cent in January from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday.
Who should run KL? Study into local polls stirs fears over demographics
The debate reveals deeper fears over who controls urban centres and whether ethnic demographics should decide who runs a modern capital
Malaysia’s surprise growth surge spurs 2026 forecast upgrades
The country has emerged as one of South-east Asia’s outperformers in 2025
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
Malaysia’s December industrial production up 4.8% y/y, matching expectations
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production rose 4.8 per cent in December from a year earlier, in line with expectations, government data showed on Monday.
Global investors betting on ‘rising star’ Malaysia as foreign cash piles in
Investors bet on AI-led data centre boom, stocks at 7-year high
Malaysia set to hold interest rate as growth stays strong, inflation low
The economy has proved resilient amid global headwinds
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
