Malaysia economy
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 sees below-forecast rise in February CPI, exports
The consumer price index rose 1.6% in January
Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
The Malaysian stock benchmark has beaten regional peers this month
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.
Malaysia to hold off on growth upgrade on Middle East risks
Its central bank warned that “downside risks have risen”
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.
Who should run KL? Study into local polls stirs fears over demographics
The debate reveals deeper fears over who controls urban centres and whether ethnic demographics should decide who runs a modern capital
Malaysia’s surprise growth surge spurs 2026 forecast upgrades
The country has emerged as one of South-east Asia’s outperformers in 2025
Malaysia’s economy expands 5.2% in 2025, Q4 growth hits three-year high
Bank Negara expects stronger spending, exports and a firmer ringgit to lift growth momentum into 2026
Malaysia’s December industrial production up 4.8% y/y, matching expectations
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s industrial production rose 4.8 per cent in December from a year earlier, in line with expectations, government data showed on Monday.
