Press 2/18

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Boost economy with interest rate cut, says economist

PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara has been urged to consider a cut in interest rates to spur economic activity after a low growth rate of 2.9% was

Aug 21, 20233 min read

State polls played minor role in weakening ringgit, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR – Economists are downplaying the influence of last weekend’s state polls on the recent decline of the ringgit, suggesting that

Aug 21, 20234 min read

Economists see dampened economic growth in 2nd half

PETALING JAYA: The deceleration in the country’s growth as evident in the underwhelming 2.9% gross domestic product (GDP) print for the seco

Aug 21, 20233 min read

"Readjust subsidy allocation but tread with caution"

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2024 Budget should advance adjustments in subsidy allocation with a specific focus on rationalising electricity and diesel

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Economists: High downside risk to 4-5 pct 2023 GDP forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists concur that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) outlook for the year is likely to come in at the lower end o

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Despite easing inflation, no sign yet on change in OPR

PETALING JAYA: The verdict is still out on whether or not Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) despite mode

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Malaysia's economy to ease in Q2, continue moderating rest of 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy may grow slower in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, weighed down by moderation and contraction across a

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Consumer Sentiment Index in 2Q23 at 90.8 points

PETALING JAYA: The persistence in geopolitical tensions, effects of sustained inflation on the global supply chain, and weaker-than-expected

Aug 11, 20232 min read

MIER: Consumer sentiment and business conditions remain on downtrend in 2Q2023

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): The quarterly consumer sentiments index (CSI) tracked by the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) continue