Malaysia Economic Outlook
September 19, 2017
Economic indicators remain positive, signaling that the economy was off to a good start to Q3. Notable expansions in the manufacturing and energy sectors drove growth in industrial activity in July. In addition, exports soared on the back of greater sales of mineral fuels and manufactured articles, reflecting healthy global demand for Malaysian goods. Solid import growth in the same month indicates dynamic domestic activity, supported by private consumption. Household spending has been buoyed by a low unemployment rate and growth in wages in the manufacturing sector. In September, Prime Minister Najib Razak and U.S. President Trump pledged to strengthen the Comprehensive Partnership, with both countries pledging to address the trade imbalance through investment and increased Malaysian imports of American goods.Malaysia Economy Data
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Malaysia Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 3.91 | 0.05 % | Oct 16 |
| Exchange Rate | 4.22 | -0.12 % | Oct 16 |
| Stock Market | 1,754 | -0.05 % | Oct 16 |
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Malaysia Economic Growth
September 19, 2017
The outlook remains bright for the economy, but downside risks remain. Political uncertainty could increase and drag on consumer spending, while important sectors remain heavily indebted. The open economy is also exposed to potential external shocks. Nonetheless, our panel expects GDP to expand a healthy 5.2% in 2017. For 2018, the panel foresees the economy growing at a lower speed of 4.8%, which is up 0.1 percentage points from last month’s forecast.Malaysia Economic News
Malaysia: Industrial production growth accelerates in August
October 12, 2017
Industrial production expanded a robust 6.8% in August in annual terms, accelerating from 6.1% growth in July.
Malaysia: Export growth moderates in August
October 6, 2017
Exports grew 13.4% in annual terms in August, moderating from July´s 20.4% expansion, but a healthy print nonetheless.
Malaysia: Inflation rises in August
September 20, 2017
According to the Statistical Institute, consumer prices rose 0.9% in August over the previous month—the first increase in consumer prices in five months—after falling 0.1% in July.
Malaysia: Industrial production growth picks up in July
September 11, 2017
Industrial production grew 6.1% in July from the same month last year, above June’s 4.0% increase.
Malaysia: BNM holds its policy rate unchanged in September
September 7, 2017
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 3.00% at its 7 September monetary policy meeting, as widely expected by market analysts.
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