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By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s external position should remain resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to sustain macroeconomic stability is crucial in navigating global economic challenges amid ongoing West Asia tensions, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal deficit calculation should not be questioned as it is reported in line with international standards recognised by global credit rating agencies and multilateral bodies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The digital transformation agenda under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be a critical catalyst in securing the nation’s long-term competitiveness, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to strengthen to 4.08 against the US dollar by year end, underpinned by Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investor rotation out of US assets, Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.