KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to be finalised by 2026-2027, is set to create significant opportunities for Austrian and Malaysian companies to forge closer cooperation.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Potential upside from the front-loading of electrical and electronics (E&E) shipments ahead of phased United States tariffs on a broader range of semiconductor products could support Malaysia’s external trade in 2026, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Investment banks and research firms have revised or maintained their 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts to between 4.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent, driven by stronger domestic demand and export growth, as well as ongoing investment realisation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2025 on account of strong domestic demand and favourable exports exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) is emerging as a key driver of Malaysia’s transition from volume-based manufacturing to a more innovation-led, high-value economy, according to industry players.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-established electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem highlights the importance of other Malaysian states building on their own strengths under the National Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said InvestPenang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The sanctions imposed by China on several United States (US) defense companies following arms sales to Taiwan at the end of 2025 do not have a direct impact on trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.
SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.
