Malaysia’s manufacturing sector returns to growth as PMI rises to 50.7
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's manufacturing sector returned to expansion in March, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.7 from 49.3 in February.
Chengdu seen as frontier for Malaysian exporters
MALAYSIA is looking to deepen its economic footprint in western China, with Chengdu and the surrounding region seen as a dynamic frontier for Malaysian exporters, the country's consul general to Kunming said on Thursday.
Asia's factory activity slows on cost pressure from Iran war
TOKYO: Many Asian economies saw factory activity slow in March, business surveys showed on Wednesday, a sign surging fuel costs and heightening global uncertainty from the Iran war were taking a toll on the region.
World Bank highlights three areas for Malaysia to strengthen long-term positioning amid West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.
Japan indispensable to supply chain, says MSIA
Japan's role within the supply chain is indispensable, says Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai.
Malaysian economy set to exceed forecasts
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expecting Malaysia's growth for this year to be slightly higher than initially estimated, with a new projection coming in at between 4% and 5% compared to an earlier 4% to 4.5%.
Exports resilient despite higher US tariffs
Malaysia's exposure to rising trade tensions reflects both its position within global value chains and its reliance on final demand from key markets, particularly the United States and China.
Spending under pressure as wage growth lags
Slower wage growth, rising cost of living pressures, moderating household liquidity buffers and elevated debt levels are weighing on the sustainability of private consumption.
Glove sector outlook still remains mixed
Malaysia's glove sector may be facing a "possible blessing in disguise" as geopolitical disruptions reshape supply dynamics, although analysts are maintaining a cautious stance.
Wage growth fails to keep pace with inflation
While keeping the prices of goods and services stable remains a core priority for policymakers, ensuring that incomes rise in tandem is equally critical.
