Malaysia

Malaysia growth heading downhill: RBSM

The country's consumption-led growth has become unsustainable and will trigger a slide.

Malaysia growth heading downhill: RBSM

The country's consumption-led growth has become unsustainable and will trigger a slide.

Inflation shows signs of easing in Malaysia

Rate cuts are likely as early as in the first half of the year, says an economist.

Is it all doom and gloom for Malaysia?

DBS says not yet for the time being, however, it will be soon if the country’s export growth continues to plummet.

Malaysian industrial production index to be bleak in the near term

And guess which industry was disappointing despite festive season demand?

Is it all 'doom and gloom' for Malaysia?

Apparently not, as DBS expects GDP report a 5.6% YoY growth.

Malaysia’s GDP may have grown 4.4% in 3Q11

As the manufacturing sector expanded 3.2% in the months of July and August.

Malaysia’s industrial production may have risen 2.3% in September

As the country’s strong commodities have offset the poorer performance of its electronics sector.

Malaysia’s inflation may have risen to 3.4% in September

Domestic inflationary pressure will likely keep inflation above 3% for the rest of the year.

Forget Singapore, if you want growth go to Malaysia

Check out how CapitaMalls Malaysia was able to increase rental rates by 6.7% with a nearly-full occupancy rate of 98.7%.

Malaysia’s industrial production expands at six-month high of 3% in August

The rebound was led by an upswing in the index heavy weight manufacturing, which rose 4.8%.

8 out of 10 SEA executives are confident in their local economy

While nearly 7 out of 10 respondents perceive the global economy to be declining.

Malaysia Targets 2 Million Singaporean MACS Cardholders, Says Ng Yen Yen

Malaysia wants two million Singaporeans to become holders of Malaysia Automated Clearance System cards , said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Malaysian GDP growth may be lower than the 5-6% forecast

DBS thus expects Bank Negara Malaysia to stick to a steady course and keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 3.00%.

Overseas investments in Malaysia amount to a whopping US$3.39b in 2Q11

And guess what countries were the top sources of foreign direct investments in Malaysia?

Thailand and Malaysia need to make urgent reforms

If not, problems lie ahead, say Morgan Stanley.

DBS to be overtaken by Maybank if acquisition pushes through

Malaysia’s--and potentially Southeast Asia’s--biggest lender plans to acquire RHB for a combined capitalisation of approximately $29 billion.

Maybank market share to double if RHB merger goes ahead

With the Malaysian government being the biggest shareholder in both banks, this one should be a no brainer.