Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Seize ASEAN’s Second-wave AI Compute Advantage -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to seize a first-mover advantage in ASEAN’s second wave of hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, driven by its competitive costs, strong connectivity and established semiconductor ecosystem.

Oil Price Seen At US$95-US$110 On Sustained Hormuz Impairment, Refinery Outage And Inventory Draws

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are expected to range between US$95 and US$110 per barrel following a core risk-adjusted price regime due to sustained Hormuz impairment, additional refinery outages and accelerating inventory draws, says an economist.

Getting Nuclear Power Into Energy Mix Inevitable, Malaysia Lays The Groundwork

By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.

Malaysia Carves Premium Niche In Asia's Digital-Infra Race - Economist

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.

Economists Upbeat On Malaysia’s 2026 Outlook After 6.0 Pct 2Q GDP Growth

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Economists have raised their growth expectations for Malaysia’s economy in 2026 following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) performance in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within 3.90-4.20 Against US Dollar Through 2H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s resilient growth, durable trade surplus and disciplined monetary framework are expected to underpin the ringgit through the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), with the local currency projected to trade within the 3.90-4.20 range against the US dollar, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia's Competitiveness Ranking Surge Signals Stronger Economic Fundamentals - Economists

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.