Malaysia economy

Malaysia’s March CPI rises 1.7% on year, matching forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia‘s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.7 per cent from a year earlier in March, government data showed on Friday. The rise was in line with the 1.7 per cent growth forecast by 13 ...

Final first quarter figures are expected to be released on May 15.

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% in Q1: official advance estimate

Bank Negara Malaysia warn that supply disruptions and higher fuel prices caused by prolonged conflict in the Middle East would pose risks

Malaysia’s government is under pressure to contain rising living costs and manage a swelling subsidy bill due to higher oil prices.

Malaysia has fiscal room to support industries amid Iran war

The nation’s monthly subsidies for both petrol and diesel have climbed to RM6 billion, from RM700 million before the conflict

Malaysia's factory output had been expected to expand 5.2 per cent, according to the median forecast of economists in a Reuters poll.

Malaysia’s February industrial production up 3.1%, below forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production rose 3.1 per cent in February from a year earlier, below expectations, government data showed on Thursday.

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%

Malaysia has carved out a niche in assembling, testing and packaging semiconductors, and plans to move into more valuable production, including designing its own chips.

Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets

The Malaysian stock benchmark has beaten regional peers this month

January’s factory output had been forecast to expand 5 per cent, according to 12 economists surveyed in a Reuters poll.

Malaysia’s January industrial production up 5.9%, above forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production index rose 5.9 per cent in January from a year earlier, surpassing expectations, government data showed on Tuesday.

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 rise was in line with the median forecast of economists in a Reuters poll, and matched the pace in the previous month.

Malaysia’s January CPI rises 1.6% y/y, matching forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.6 per cent in January from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday.