By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment on Malaysia's economy shows that the country's prudent macroeconomic and financial policies have played a critical role in anchoring growth, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance, emphasising that the government’s priority remains ensuring economic stability is managed responsibly.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has shown notable resilience against global trade tensions and policy uncertainty with its economy growing at a healthy pace this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, solid employment growth, and a global tech-sector upcycle.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak in Asian markets for the second consecutive week for the week ended Dec 12, 2025, registering net inflows of US$949.8 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of targeted subsidy does not increase national debt, but rather an important strategy to reduce long-term liabilities, stabilise the fiscal position and strengthen investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic prospects.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- More than 84 per cent of 16.5 million eligible Malaysians, or 13.9 million, have enjoyed the RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme as of Nov 30, 2025, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has paved new pathways for Malaysian mid-tier companies to tap into India’s rapidly expanding market through a market immersion mission to Mumbai from Nov 19–21.
