Malaysia

Malaysia GDP Growth Accelerates to 6.0% in Q2, Beats Expectations

Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.0% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 5.4% in the previous quarter and beating expectations for 5.8% growth.

The stronger-than-expected performance was supported by resilient domestic demand and robust exports. Manufacturing expanded 7.3%, supported particularly by electrical and electronics products, while the services sector grew 5.9%. Mining activity also rebounded strongly, rising 9.2%.
Malaysia Holds Interest Rate at 2.75% as Central Bank Maintains Policy Stance

Bank Negara Malaysia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, in line with market expectations.
Malaysia Inflation Holds Steady in April

Malaysia’s consumer inflation remained stable in April, with CPI rising 1.9% year-over-year, matching market expectations and above the previous month’s reading 1.7%.
Malaysia economy grew 5.4% year-over-year in the first quarter, slightly above expectations of 5.3%, though slower than the previous quarter’s 6.2% expansion.
Malaysia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, matching market expectations and remaining at the previous level of 2.75%.

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Malaysia’s trade balance widened to 24.60 billion in March, up from 16.70 billion in the previous reading, indicating a stronger surplus in external trade.
Malaysia’s trade surplus narrowed in February to MYR 16.7 billion, missing expectations of MYR 20.8 billion and declining from the previous MYR 22.0 billion.
Malaysia’s trade surplus narrowed in February to MYR 16.7 billion, missing expectations of MYR 20.8 billion and declining from the previous MYR 22.0 billion.
Malaysia’s inflation eased in February, with CPI rising 1.4% year-on-year, below the 1.6% forecast and down from the previous 1.6%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.20%, accelerating slightly from the prior 0.10%.
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