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Malaysia's GDP can grow at least 5 per cent this year
Malaysia' GDP grew by 5.6 per cent in the first quarter and 5.8 per cent in the second.
Tue Aug 29 2017
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Malaysia GDP grows 5.6 per cent year-on-year in first quarter, fastest pace in two years
Malaysia's economy grew at a better-than-expected 5.6 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, the highest in two years as private expenditure and exports drove recovery.
Fri May 19 2017
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Budget 2017 to support growth amid slower fiscal consolidation: RAM Ratings
RAM Ratings expects Budget 2017 to remain supportive due to the weak external environment and slower GDP growth.
Mon Oct 17 2016
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Digital economy to contribute 20 percent of Malaysia GDP - Salleh Said
He said the digital economy would be the focus of the 2017 Budget, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Thu Sep 22 2016
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Malaysia targets 4-4.5% GDP in 2016 - Strategist
This is despite a weaker growth in regional economies, IQI Group Holdings says.
Fri Aug 12 2016
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Brexit's impact on Malaysia's economic growth insignificant: Irwan Serigar
As of now, Malaysia's economy is on the right track to maintain its GDP growth of between 4.0 and 4.5 percent this year.
Fri Jul 01 2016
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Govt mulls handing over pension payment operation to KWAP
This is part of the government's plan to further reduce its debt to the gross domestic product.
Fri Jun 10 2016
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Malaysia's success stories clouded by overly politicised issues: Najib
The Prime Minister says this is due to some trying to paint a different picture of Malaysia for their own selfish ends when the nation's economic is consistently strong.
Mon May 16 2016
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Highlights of NTP Annual Report 2015
According to the report, Malaysia can achieve truly developed nation status by 2020 under the National Transformation Programme.
Tue Apr 26 2016
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Real GDP to grow moderately at 4.2 pct this year
The growth will be underpinned by private investment growth of 5.6 percent and private consumption growth of 5.2 percent, MIER says.
Thu Apr 21 2016
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World Bank confident Malaysia will grow additional 8 pct GDP by 2030
The growth will be driven by the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, World Bank's Anabel Gonzalez says.
Fri Feb 26 2016
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Malaysia's economy can weather global challenges, says Najib
The Prime Minister says the economic success last year has placed the country among the best in the ASEAN region.
Sun Feb 21 2016