Growth has upside potential of up to 4.4 per cent, recent cut in US reciprocal tariffs, others may provide short-term relief

Revision of growth numbers unnecessary as completion of negotiations with US reduces uncertainty, says Abdul Rasheed

Robust investment, household spending drives growth, but economists remain cautious.

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the plan introduces fresh initiatives to boost regional development.

BANGKOK, July 30 — Thailand's economy is projected to grow 2.2 per cent in 2025, slightly up from 2.1 per cent in an earlier forecast, amid global trade uncertainties, the Ministry of Finance said today, reported Xinhua.

SINGAPORE, July 30 — Singapore's central bank left its monetary policy settings unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining a modest and gradual appreciation path for the Singapore dollar, as it flagged slowing growth in the second half of the year and contained inflationary pressures, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of an impending tariff in August.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia’s trade performance for this year remains within expectations, with the nation on track to achieve 4 to 5 per cent growth, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By Sofia Nasir PETALING JAYA, July 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to support an economic growth of between 4.5 and 5 per cent this year. Economist Prof Emeritus Barjoyai Bardai from Malaysia University of Science and Technology...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The collective Asean gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 compared with 4.2 per cent last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024., driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in 2025, although growth could slow to between 3.5 per cent and four per cent if trade tensions escalate, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

MELAKA, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The 5.1 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, which surpassed the government’s initial forecast and independent analysts’ expectations, proves economic reforms have shown early results.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to back long-term, sustainable economic growth.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The adoption of the System of National Accounts 2025 (SNA) is expected to refine Malaysia’s economic growth projections by enhancing the accuracy and comprehensiveness of its statistical framework, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

BEIJING, March 5 — China targets an economic growth rate of around 5 per cent in 2025, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Malaysia's Consumer Confidence Index increased by four per cent in January 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia’s political stability and monetary policies were among the contributors to the country’s positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year, which surpassed the minimum target, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.