Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3% in 3Q26, beats expectations

Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3% in 3Q26, beats expectations

Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in 3Q2026 (down from 6.0% in 2Q2026), slightly above market forecasts, driven by robust growth in services (up 5.4%), manufacturing (up 7.5%)—led by export-oriented electrical, electronic and optical products and other...
Semiconductor sector poised for continued expansion

Semiconductor sector poised for continued expansion

Malaysia’s semiconductor exports are surging—chipmaking equipment rose 71.1% and finished semiconductors 84.1% in 8M26—fuelled by strong AI-driven demand and foreign investment into higher-value manufacturing, positioning Malaysia with a 6.5% share of global...
Ringgit opens mostly higher as GDP growth beats forecasts

Ringgit opens mostly higher as GDP growth beats forecasts

Malaysia’s ringgit opened mostly higher after the Department of Statistics released an advance estimate showing third-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 5.3%, a stronger-than-expected print that lifted market sentiment. The currency was relatively stable against the US dollar...
Malaysia’s diversified economy external shocks in 2027

Malaysia’s diversified economy external shocks in 2027

Malaysia is well-positioned to withstand external shocks in 2027 thanks to a diversified economy, resilient exports and stronger fiscal buffers, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. While geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns remain...

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