Economy

Malaysia mostly relies on domestic demand to power economic growth.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's third-quarter economic growth pace eases

Economists expect BNM to cut rate next year to support growth, spur consumption

15 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities fall amid weaker China data, Hong Kong agitation

Tencent Holdings falls after third-quarter profit misses estimates

14 November 2019
A metals warehouse outside Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's industrial growth has been steady but storm clouds loom.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's September industrial output grows at a steady pace

Analysts wary over manufacturing production prospects amid prolonged trade war

11 November 2019
The central bank's next policy decision is due on Jan. 22.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysian central bank cuts required reserve ratio to 4%

Analysts estimate move to release more than seven billion ringgit into system

8 November 2019
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7 November 2019
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5 November 2019
Bank Negara Malaysia says the country's economic growth is likely to remain steady in 2020 amid subdued inflation.
Economy

Malaysia keeps interest rate steady as widely expected

Monetary policy stance stays accommodative, supportive of economic activity

5 November 2019
Shipments of electrical and electronics goods declined 12.2% in September from a year earlier.
Economy

Malaysia's September exports contract most in three years

Weaker demand for key electronics items amid US-China trade war dents shipments

4 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge lower amid caution ahead of Fed policy

AmorePacific soars in Seoul on results while BYD and GAC slide

30 October 2019
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has left rice farmers fuming over a policy that was supposed to curb inflation but also enhance their competitiveness. (© Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Asia Insight

Duterte's war on inflation hammers Philippine farmers

Backlash over cheap rice imports casts doubt on agricultural reform

29 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slip amid earnings, trade uncertainty

Ping An slides after lowering new business value outlook

25 October 2019
Malaysia estimates that the drone tech sector will generate $127 billion in value by 2025.
Economy

Malaysia moves to become a drone hub for Southeast Asia

Western multinationals are in talks with Mahathir Mohamad's government

25 October 2019
Malaysia's steel industry faces growing challenges from international competitors. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia mulls halting new licenses for steel-makers

Government seeks industry consolidation to combat mounting competition

24 October 2019
Mahathir is caught in a Catch-22.
Opinion

Mahathir's window for reforms is closing faster than he thinks

Malaysia needs to abandon ethnic preference and fix political trust

24 October 2019
Malaysia's economic growth picked up pace in the second quarter and expanded 4.9% from a year earlier, although policymakers are increasingly worried over growth prospects amid escalating trade tensions. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's September inflation rate at four-month low

Economists expect pricing pressure to stay muted amid modest economic growth

23 October 2019
Malaysia is one of the world's leading palm oil exporters, with the commodity accounting for about 4 per cent of its annual economic output.
International relations

Malaysia awaits India's official stance on palm oil imports

Mahathir stands by Kashmir comments, but says impact of Indian boycott to be studied

22 October 2019
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are expected to be the biggest contributors to the growth of digital consumer spending in Southeast Asia over the next five years.
Economy

Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam vie for digital spending crown

Study shows middle class to drive Southeast Asia's $120bn internet economy

18 October 2019
Malaysia is grappling with a persistent decline in domestic investment, but its finance minister is hopeful this will change.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia expects consumption and commodities upturn to drive growth

Finance minister bets on budget incentives to reverse tepid domestic investments

16 October 2019
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15 October 2019
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad enters parliament ahead of the presentation of the government's 2020 budget on Oct 11. (Photo by P Prem Kumar)
Economy

Malaysia readies tax breaks to draw Fortune 500 firms and unicorns

Southeast Asian economy seeks growth as haven from trade war

11 October 2019
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10 October 2019
The Malaysian economy, the third largest in Southeast Asia, has so far shown resilience.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia may unveil expansionary budget to cushion slowdown

Economists expect government to ramp up spending to boost domestic demand

9 October 2019
Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok, which opened to the public in November 2018: intraregional investment flows extend beyond manufacturing sectors such as retail. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Opinion

Southeast Asia moves from world's factory to regional powerhouse

Now governments need to respond with policies to encourage investment

9 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks rise ahead of US-China trade talks

Samsung Electronics climbs on September quarter earnings estimates

8 October 2019
A view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline: Companies approved under the new incentive scheme will be able to enjoy a concessionary 10% tax rate for operations in the country.
Economy

Malaysia extends tax breaks to select firms, eyes investments

Seeks manufacturing capital as Sino-US trade war sparks supply chain realignment

8 October 2019