Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia economy expands 5.4% in Q1 as Bank Negara warns of tougher outlook

The country is entering a tougher global environment from a ‘position of strength’, says the central bank

Malaysia has lifted its growth forecast for 2026 after the economy grew faster than estimated last year, overcoming challenges posed by US tariffs.

Global central banks boost their holdings of Malaysian sovereign bonds

The nation’s strong currency and stable economic growth have been a key allure for global investors

Bank Negara Malaysia said higher global commodity prices arising from the war were expected to raise domestic cost pressures, though the impact was expected to remain contained.

Bank Negara Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis 

The latest indicators show the country’s Q1 growth momentum continues, driven by domestic demand and strong exports

The economy is seen expanding between 4% and 5% in 2026, says Bank Negara Malaysia.

Malaysia raises 2026 growth outlook, sees war impact contained

The country’s central bank expects inflation to remain moderate between 1.5% and 2.5%

The fate of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Asia’s all supply flows, remains mired in uncertainty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump

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