Malaysian economy

Field Notes from Kuala Lumpur

Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim looking at essential goods being sold at the newly opened MADANI Mart grocery store in Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan, on April 4.

Malaysia says its tankers will be exempt from Iran’s Hormuz toll

A tanker sits anchored in Muscat, Oman, as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially shut amid the war in Iran.

Malaysia raises 2026 growth outlook, sees Iran war impact contained

Bank Negara Malaysia sees the economy expanding between 4 per cent and 5 per cent in 2026.

‘The mosque, the river, the sea’: Why Terengganu folk say they need little else to be happy

The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.

Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021

The ringgit strengthened 0.2 per cent to 3.0615 versus its Singaporean counterpart on March 18.

US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill

mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

After Sabah quake, should Malaysian property investors rethink risk?

Malaysia is a country where homes are often a family’s largest investment – a wealth-building tool, a retirement buffer, an inheritance asset.

News analysis

Anwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout

IJM is seen as a prize catch amid a business tussle that has triggered graft claims and racial politics over Sunway's Jan 12 takeover bid.

‘I was turned away’: High gold prices cause cash crunch at Malaysia pawnshops ahead of CNY, Ramadan

In Malaysia's gold-backed lending infrastructure, families can pawn gold jewellery for short-term cash.

The next threat to globalisation? Capital controls

At the same time as the rupiah is falling, Jakarta is tightening rules on how export revenue is used.

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