Malaysia economy

Malaysia's central bank upbeat as Q2 growth beats expectations

2026-08-14T11:43:23.000Z
Workers collect rubber gloves at Top Glove's factory in Klang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia’s June industrial production up 6.5%, below forecast

2026-08-11T04:30:41.000Z
Authorities plan to propose expanding the area of protected arable land, with some 25,000 hectares already earmarked for protection under a programme.

Malaysia seeks to shield farmland from AI and chipmaking booms

2026-08-05T00:23:34.000Z
Malaysia’s emergence as an AI manufacturing hub marks a turnaround for a country that not too long ago was better known for the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.

AI and chips are turning Malaysia into Asia’s growth standout

2026-08-03T02:27:06.000Z
The central bank will continue to play its part in maintaining price stability as global uncertainties persist and energy prices remain high.

Malaysian economy on track for 4 to 5% growth, central bank governor says

2026-07-28T03:03:36.000Z
Negeri Sembilan, best known for the resort town of Port Dickson, is emerging as an alternative investment destination as neighbouring states become more congested.

Negeri Sembilan’s record investment pipeline faces execution test at Aug 1 poll

2026-07-28T03:00:00.000Z
A truck transports shipping container at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia, June 29, 2026.

Malaysia’s exports rise 45.4% in June, below forecast

2026-07-20T04:58:07.000Z
Malaysia’s economy grew at 5.6% for H1 2026, as compared to 4.5% in the same period in 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

Malaysia’s Q2 growth unexpectedly surges to 5.8% on exports

2026-07-17T13:26:53.000Z
Iran war uncertainties and lower commodity production may affect the outlook, but government policies should support household spending, the central bank said.

Malaysia’s central bank holds rate for sixth straight meeting amid steady growth

2026-07-09T07:43:49.000Z
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue monitoring the fiscal position and subsidy capacity.

Malaysia may spend nearly RM40 billion on fuel subsidies in 2026, PM Anwar says

2026-07-01T05:02:35.000Z