Malaysia's trade grows at fastest pace in 44 months, exports hit record RM184bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade expanded 29.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM327.63bil in May 2026, marking the fastest growth in 44 months as exports and trade surplus reached new monthly record highs.
Malaysia's competitiveness ranking surge signals stronger economic fundamentals
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country's strengthening economic fundamentals.
Crucial to be more prepared for disruption
Global trade is facing increasing uncertainty with the ongoing conflicts in West Asia continuing to disrupt global supply chains, and as a highly open trading nation, Malaysia is not immune to these developments.
Consumer picks hold firm
The consumer sector is expected to remain resilient through the second half of 2026 (2H26), although rising cost pressures and softer spending momentum are likely to weigh on profitability and temper earnings growth across the industry.
Global green economy tops US$10 trillion
The green economy – the business lines of global listed companies that generate revenue from climate solutions – now boasts a record high market value of US$10 trillion.
G7 forms critical minerals alliance to cut reliance
Group of Seven (G7) leaders agree to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals, including plans to align stockpiling and launch a new platform with a bigger role for the International Energy Agency.
Fed holds rates steady, officials split over hikes
US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials have left interest rates unchanged and are split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.
S’pore growth forecast nudged down to 3.5%
Private-sector economists expect Singapore's economy to expand by 3.5% in 2026, just a tad weaker than their previous forecast of 3.6%, on slower growth in private consumption – a measure of spending by households on goods and services.
Johor launches JETP covering 83 investment projects worth RM167.4bil by 2030
JOHOR BAHRU: The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion.
JETP to drive Maju Johor 2030 agenda, says Onn Hafiz
JOHOR BARU: The success of the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) and the Maju Johor 2030 agenda now lies in the hands of Johoreans, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
