Malaysia economy
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
Malaysia’s economy grows 5.7% on year in Q4 2025, official advance estimates show
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday (Jan 16), its fastest pace in more than a year.
Malaysia’s November industrial production up 4.3%, below forecast
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production index rose 4.3 per cent in November from a year earlier, below expectations, government data showed on Friday. November’s factory output had been foreca...
Malaysia’s export growth slows as trade with US declines
The exports of electrical and electronic products remain strong, rising 15% from a year ago
Malaysia’s October industrial production up 6%, beating forecast
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production index rose 6 per cent in October from a year earlier, higher than expectations, government data showed on Friday.
Malaysia PM Anwar announces cost-relief measures for SMEs after Sabah election setback: report
E-invoicing exemption threshold rises to RM1m from RM500,000 for businesses
Malaysia PM Anwar expects debt pressure to ease from end-2028
The federal government has reduced new borrowings to about RM75 billion this year
Three quarters in, domestic disquiet could prove costly for S-E Asia’s growth drivers
Front-loading begins to cool, while political turnovers and corruption scandals rattle confidence
Malaysia’s current account surplus widens to RM12.2 billion in Q3
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s current account surplus widened to RM12.2 billion (S$3.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, compared to RM300 million in the previous three months, central bank and gover...
