Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM3.90–RM3.95 Level Next Week Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

BNM Sees Malaysia Maintaining Growth Momentum In 1Q 2026 Amid External Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said Malaysia’s latest economic indicators point towards continued growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), driven by sustained domestic demand and strong export performance.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Malaysia Must Expand Green Finance, Tech Capacity - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden participation across sectors and regions to fully leverage the global shift towards sustainability and turn climate risk into a competitive edge in green value chains. 

Ringgit Strength, IMF GDP Forecast Signal Global Confidence In Malaysia’s Economy — Muhammad Kamil

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The continued strengthening of the ringgit and the improved economic projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate the fundamental strength of the country's economy and investor confidence in the direction of the Malaysia MADANI administration.

BE 2026: Penang To Cover Nearly 100,000 Business Establishments, Strengthen Economic Data

BUTTERWORTH, April 27 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Economic Census (BE 2026) in Penang will cover nearly 100,000 business establishments across five main economic sectors, namely services, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and mining and quarrying, with census operations conducted from January to October 2026.

Malaysia On Track For 5.3 Pct GDP Growth In 1Q Despite Global Headwinds - Economist

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to achieve 5.3 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), mainly driven by broad-based expansion across several sub-sectors, including manufacturing, services and construction, an economist said.

Affin Bank Expects Revival In Malaysia’s Investment Cycle In 2H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.

Semiconductor Upcycle To Drive Penang's Growth Amid Global Headwinds - Economist

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Higher On Strong GDP Outlook

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand.