Malaysia Tightens Vetting of Foreign Investors to Protect Local Jobs and SMEs
Malaysia foreign investor vetting is tightening as Putrajaya targets transit-only operations, with SSM company rules unchanged and quality FDI still welcome.
Malaysia Budget 2027 to Prioritise High-Value Investments and Outcome-Based Incentives
The Malaysia Budget 2027 investment incentives agenda rewards realised projects, local supply chains and quality jobs, with support for AI, SMEs and exports.
Malaysia Q2 2026 GDP Growth Surges to 5.8% Beating Forecasts
Advance data show Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.8% in Q2 2026, exceeding the 5.2% consensus and lifting first-half growth to 5.6% on broad sector strength.
Malaysia’s Economy Growth 2026
Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.8% in Q2 2026, Signalling Strong Economic Momentum Malaysia’s economy continued to perform strongly in the second quarter of 2026, growing 5.8% compared to the same period last year. The latest advance estimates show the country’s growth exceeded expectations, improving from 5.4% recorded in the first quarter. The stronger performance was mainly…
Malaysia Strong Bursa Performance
Investment Malaysia Supported by Stronger Bursa Performance Malaysia’s stock market ended higher as improving global sentiment lifted investor confidence, creating a positive outlook for investment Malaysia. FBM KLCI Gains on Improved Global Risk Appetite The FBM KLCI gained 0.46% after news of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran helped ease concerns over…
Malaysia Strengthens Global Halal Industry Position
Malaysia Strengthens Its Global Role in the Halal Industry Malaysia continues to hold a strong position in the global halal industry, with its halal certification system widely respected around the world. The country’s success is largely linked to the work of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). International Recognition for JAKIM Jakim is viewed…