Malaysia's Economy Benefitted From ASEAN Integration, Strengthening Regional Resilience - BNM Governor 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN integration has strengthened Malaysia’s economic resilience, deepened supply chain connectivity and enhanced the region’s investments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

BNM: International Reserves At US$128.3 Bln As At Feb 27, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$128.3 billion as at Feb 27, 2026.

Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets; Malaysia’s Strong Fundamentals Offer Buffer, Says Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Middle East conflict, particularly disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered heightened volatility in global markets, with investors shifting towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over energy supply security.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$126.87 Bln As At End-January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$126.87 billion (US$1=RM3.88) as at end-January 2026, as compared to US$125.53 billion as at end-December 2025.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

MIDA’s IMFC Resolves Over 44,000 Investor Cases In Two Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) has resolved more than 44,000 investor cases, achieving a 99.9 per cent implementation rate within two years.

IMFC-J Receives 1,000 Enquiries, Facilitating RM73 Billion In Potential Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre - Johor (IMFC-J) has received about 1,000 enquiries and is facilitating potential investments totalling nearly RM73 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$125.53 Bln As At End-December 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's official reserve assets amounted to US$125.53 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.1 million as at end-December 2025.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

World Governments Summit 2026 To Host Record Global Participation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) is set to host the largest ever international participation in its history, convening several landmark forums that underscore its growing global stature.

IMF Raises Malaysia’s Real GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct for 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.