Malaysia's Cooling Export Momentum Warrant A Cautious Stance

Malaysia's trade surplus surged to RM24.6 billion in March 2026, up from RM16.7 billion in February, as a month-on-month rebound in exports outpaced import growth following the end of the festive season.

Business TodayApr 21 22:48

Malaysia's Labor Market Likely to Remain Stable in Near Term -- Market Talk

Malaysia's labor market will likely remain stable in the near term despite rising external uncertainties, mainly supported by resilient domestic demand and targeted policy measures, Kenanga IB economists say in a note.

WSJApr 13 16:26

Malaysia Resilient, No Recession In Sight, Economist

Malaysia is not facing a recession this year despite ongoing global uncertainties, supported by strong economic fundamentals, says AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Business TodayApr 7 16:28

Malaysia's GDP Expansion Supported By Tech Upcycle, Energy Exports, Says HLIB

In the latest DOSM report, IPI growth strengthened to +5.9% YoY in Jan (Dec: +4.8%), surpassing the median consensus estimate of +5.0%. Growth was driven by an acceleration in manufacturing (+7.3% YoY; Dec: +6.7%) and electricity production (+6.3% YoY; Dec: +3.8%), complemented by a marginal rebound in mining output (+0.1% YoY; Dec: -2.5%).

Business TodayMar 11 12:07