Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

Steady 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Signals Domestic Resilience, Momentum Could Continue In 2H

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s economy continues to remain resilient despite an increasingly uncertain global trade policy backdrop, economists said today.

Bursa Malaysia Takes A Breather Despite Positive Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia took a breather on Friday, mirroring the subdued performance of regional markets, despite positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) data.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.