KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its view that if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025, Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s, or Fitch by mid-2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The country’s resilient domestic spending and strong investment pipeline are expected to support the economy amid external headwinds from global trade uncertainties, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar and Asean currencies due to stronger Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the final quarter (4Q) of 2024, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — Singapore’s economy grew 5.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, higher than an official advance estimate of 4.3 per cent released last month.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar and Asean currencies ahead of Malaysia’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) data release today, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to maintain positive momentum in the near term, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and a gradual easing of supply chain constraints, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIBB).

HANOI, Jan 6 — Vietnam's gross domestic product grew 7.09 per cent last year, greater than the 5.05 per cent expansion in 2023, driven by strong exports and robust foreign investment inflows, government data showed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Statistics Department (DOSM) today reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI has forecast household spending to grow by 5 per cent year-on-year in 2025, in real terms, to a value of RM952.6 billion.

SINGAPORE, Oct 14 — Singapore’s economy grew 4.1 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Monday.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Aug 21 — Malaysia’s better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth last quarter reflects strong public confidence in the local market, according to an economist. Prof Emeritus Barjoyai Bardai said this has led to robust private and local spending, which...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has revised its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Malaysia upward to 5.0 per cent from 4.8 per cent previously.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia is expected to record strong export figures in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q 2024) despite consensus projection of sluggish external markets this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The ringgit opened lower against the greenback as traders adopted a cautious stance and adjusted their positions due to anticipated pre-announcement volatility ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q) 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) data today.

SINGAPORE, Aug 13 — Singapore's economy grew 2.9 per cent in the April to June quarter from a year earlier, matching the official advance estimate and above market expectations, government data showed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting fresh catalysts, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit continued to open on a better note this morning, lifted by resilient sentiment ahead of the release of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) data for the second quarter (2Q) of 2024 this week, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend against the US dollar next week on the back of positive sentiment ahead of the release of macroeconomic data, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The boycott movement on foreign businesses and products is not seen to have a significant impact on the national economy, the Ministry of Economy said.