Malaysia economy

Malaysian state will need to translate approved projects worth about US$4.7 billion into economic growth

Malaysia had a trade surplus of RM14.9 billion (US$3.65 billion) in June

The acceleration from Q1 is supported by growth in all sectors apart from agriculture

Bank Negara Malaysia maintains its overnight policy rate at 2.75%, sees 2026 growth within forecast 4% to 5% range

The government has set aside about RM15 billion for fuel subsidies in its Budget for 2026

The rise in outbound shipments is the quickest since August 2022

The ringgit has gone from being among the best bets in Asia to being the worst performer in June

Semiconductors account for about 65% of the country’s electrical and electronics exports

Their asset quality remains healthy, though they are watching for signs of slower credit demand ahead