KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects for Malaysia’s industrial sector this year despite a softer industrial production index (IPI) growth of 3.1 per cent year-on-year recorded in February 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Malaysia's trade performance in 2024 is expected to experience a strong rebound, propelled by the projected upturn in global trade and the promising outlook for the global semiconductor industry, according to analysts.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised down Malaysia’s 2023 manufacturing index growth forecast to 2.4 per cent from 5.0 per cent previously (2022: 8.2 per cent), given the considerably lower-than-expected print in April and the subdued year-to-date performance.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — MIDF Research expects stronger demand from China to help support regional trade and production activities for Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) going forward.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Malaysia's manufacturing sector is expected to expand by 4.4 per cent in 2023, faster than the official forecast of 3.9 per cent, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB).