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.

By Norrasyidah Arshad AMPANG JAYA, Jan 18 — The positive economic growth alongside aggressive investment inflows throughout last year contributed to Selangor's revenue of RM2.858 billion, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. This record-breaking achievement was also supported by the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — The economy has sustained strong growth in the first three quarters of 2024, expanding by 5.2 per cent from January to September, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

By Abdul Rahim Sabri SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Selangor is on the right track in shaping its economic direction, thanks to a series of achievements by the state administration, especially in recent years. Bank Muamalat chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said deficit reduction serves as a...

By Selangor Journal Team KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Second Series of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2024 kicked off today as the state looks to position itself as a business gateway to Asean, to foster regional partnerships and economic growth. Held until Saturday at the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — MIDF Research estimated the full quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter (2Q) to be around 6.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by robust growth in the services sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Malaysia’s economy likely grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in the second quarter (2Q), thanks to a strong rebound in exports and higher household consumption, according to a Reuters poll of economists.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Aug 5 – Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has stressed that the current Selangor administration’s mission is to maintain and improve the state’s high-income status. Following World Bank Malaysia’s recent categorisation of Selangor as one of the country’s...

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 2 — Malaysia has demonstrated commendable economic resilience, achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.6 per cent in 2023, said the Statistics Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 2.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May, driven by steady output growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).