Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

Ringgit Opens Flat As Market Eyes US Fed Leadership Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

Malaysia 1Q GDP Estimated To Expand 4.4 Pct, Driven By Domestic Activities, Steady Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

ASEAN Should Accelerate Economic Integration Efforts - Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, April 16 (Bernama) -- Singapore has called for accelerated economic integration within ASEAN, urging the bloc to aim for 100 per cent tariff elimination across the region, boost intra-ASEAN trade, and further reduce non-tariff barriers to enable smoother business operations across the region.

Top 30 FBM KLCI Stocks Likely To Stay Unchanged - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects the top 30 blue chips to remain unchanged in the upcoming semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM) KLCI in June this year.

Malaysia To Show Strong Leadership To Address US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will demonstrate strong leadership and act responsibly within ASEAN to address the United States' latest tariff measures, said National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) vice-president Datuk AT Kumararajah.

US Tariff: GDP Review Hinges On Comprehensive Impact Analysis – Amir Hamzah

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Syuhada Yusof

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Any revision to the 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent will be based on a comprehensive impact analysis by the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC), said the Finance Ministry.