A likely reflection of slower growth of supply, potential output, says US Fed Reserve chair

Decision in line with expectations of low inflation, stable rupiah, need to bolster economic activity, says BI Governor Perry Warjiyo

Putrajaya is cushioning the blow, wants exporters to use FTAs to diversify markets

External trade shows resilience but there is uncertainly around tariffs on semicons

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

BNM closely monitoring elevated household debt level, notes banks' prudency in loan approvals

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

Robust household spending, stronger investment helped support growth, even as exports softened, headwinds persisted

Investors cautious ahead of Q2 GDP release, stronger greenback

Govt however says economic outlook for rest of year still clouded by uncertainty

Investors see us as a regional tech hub, Gobind tells Parliament

Concerns grow over global demand for E&E, pharmaceuticals sector, cost increases may pass onto consumers

Ringgit emerged as one of Asia’s best-performing currencies, nation made biggest leap in IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025

RHB IB expects Malaysia’s short, long term industrial production outlook to be supported by reciprocal tariffs, 13MP

Optimism remains despite lagging economic expansion in 2024

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

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The implementation of fiscal consolidation measures is expected to reduce the fiscal deficit to below three per cent and ensure that the debt level does not exceed 60 per cent of the country’s estimated gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.

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 30 — The ringgit reversed its morning gains to close slightly lower against the United States (US) dollar today, as traders turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's (US Fed) interest rate decision, amid uncertainty over a potential cut.