OECD Maintains Malaysia's 2026 Growth Forecast At 5 Pct, Citing Economic Resilience

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has forecast Malaysia’s economy to record solid growth of around five per cent on average this year and in 2027 despite global uncertainties.

Malaysia Now 7.1 Pct Below World Bank’s High-Income Threshold -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is now just 7.1 per cent below the World Bank’s high-income threshold, thanks to the 5.8 per cent economic expansion in the second quarter of this year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia To Prioritise Higher Wages Before Broadening Tax Base, Says Economy Minister

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s immediate priority right now is to raise people’s incomes and address the country’s structural wage issue before broadening the tax base, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominate Malaysia's Exports In June 2026 - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 89.6 per cent of June 2026 total exports, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). 

Malaysia’s PPI Rises 9.2 Pct In June, Highest In 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 9.2 per cent in June 2026, up from 7.8 per cent in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Economic Fundamentals Remain Resilient Amid Global Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic fundamentals remain strong despite mounting global cost pressures arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions, said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

AMRO Raises Malaysia's 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct On Strong AI-Driven Exports

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has revised Malaysia's growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent for 2026 from an initial 4.6 per cent projection, driven by robust AI-related demand.

Vietnam’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Set For Stable Outlook - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, citing robust demand, technology adoption and healthy macroeconomic factors.

Local Retailers Return To Net Buying With RM223.1 Mln Inflows – MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Local retailers returned to net buying on Bursa Malaysia last week after a week of selling, recording net inflows of RM223.1 million, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Decision On F1 Race In Malaysia Lies With Youth And Sports Ministry - Petronas

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said the decision on whether Malaysia will once again host a Formula One (F1) race falls under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and relevant authorities.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Meridian, Fines Executive Director Over Late Annual Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Meridian Bhd and its executive director, Tang Boon Koon, for breaching the Bursa Malaysia Securities Main Market Listing Requirements (Main LR), while Tang was also fined RM8,500.

Govt To Continue Tariff Talks With US Over Forced Labour Issue -- PM Anwar

PORT DICKSON, July 24 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue negotiations with the United States over the new tariffs imposed on Malaysia related to the forced labour issue if the outcome remains unsatisfactory.