Malaysia economy

Economic growth this year is expected to come in at the upper end of the projected range of 4.8% to 5.3%

The Penang-based firm may seek a valuation of up to RM 1.5 billion, sources say

He is likely to prioritise cash handouts to middle-income groups when he presents 2027’s spending plan

Middle East conflict pressures hit trade, construction and manufacturing, with small firms most at risk

The country has managed to sustain robust growth while containing inflation

These include restoring higher quotas for subsidised fuel purchases and more funding for schools

The country recorded a trade surplus of RM22.5 billion (US$5.57 billion) in July

There are calls for the tax to be revived so the government can achieve its fiscal targets

The expansion is driven by a better performance in all sectors except for agriculture