Berita Indikator Ekonomi di Malaysia
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Kajian: 43% rakyat Malaysia risau kos sara hidup, Gen X paling kesal tidak melabur awal
Malaysians across Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers cited cost of living as their main worry for the future (43% overall), placing it ahead of housing affordability, healthcare costs and job security. The government’s Pre-Budget Statement released in August, has already flagged cost-of-living relief and raising household incomes as key priorities. These focus […]
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Petaling Jaya workers on RM10 petrol and no savings until payday
Young Malaysian workers in urban areas describe living paycheck to paycheck as rising living costs and high monthly commitments prevent them from building emergency savings.
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RM1,000 emergency expense enough to strain many Malaysian households, economist says
Even reasonably well-paid individuals may beforced to borrow or rely on credit when sudden expense of just RM1,000 arises, says economist
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Malaysia's exports up 29.2% in Jan-July, economists see slower 2027
EXPORTS have been running ahead of expectations this year, lifted by strong semiconductor demand, the artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle and firmer commodity shipments. But after several months of outsized growth, economists expect the pace to moderate in 2027 on the high base effect a...
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Pertumbuhan perdagangan distributif perlahan kepada 9.0% pada Julai, Kenanga kekal ramalan 8.1%
Malaysia’s distributive trade sales growth moderated for a third consecutive month in July 2026, easing to 9.0% year-on-year from 10.1% in June, although domestic demand remained relatively firm, according to Kenanga Research. Sales value rose to RM170.5 billion from RM168.5 billion in June, marking a two-month high and remaining above the year-to-date monthly average of […]
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Pengangguran Malaysia kekal 3.0% pada Julai, pemberhentian September dipantau
Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0% in July 2026, reflecting a stable labour market as hiring improved modestly and labour force participation stayed at a record high, according to Kenanga Research. The number of unemployed persons rose 0.5% month-on-month to 520,300, from 517,800 in June, while the number of actively unemployed individuals increased 0.4% […]
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Minggu depan: Fokus pada inflasi dan data dagangan Ogos, serta keputusan dasar bank pusat utama
Malaysia will take a break and the financial markets will be closed on Wednesday (Sept 16) for the celebration of Malaysia Day.
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1MDB: Kerajaan Masih Tanggung Kekurangan RM20 Bilion Walaupun Pulih RM31.3 Bilion
The Malaysian government continues to face an estimated RM20 billion financial shortfall arising from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, despite recovering RM31.3 billion in assets to date, underscoring the continuing burden on public finances and taxpayers. According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the government’s total 1MDB-related obligations amount to RM51.4 billion, comprising RM42.5 […]
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MBSB Research: unemployment rate to stay at 3.0pct in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 3.0 per cent in 2026, unchanged from 2025, said MBSB Research.
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F1 kembali ke Sepang Oktober ini, dijangka jana RM1.3 bilion
The one-off return of Formula 1 racing to Malaysia in October could generate an estimated RM1.1 billion to RM1.3 billion in total economic output, with tourism, hospitality, transport and retail among the main beneficiaries, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research. The rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at the Sepang International Circuit […]
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Kenanga kekalkan ramalan KDNK 2026 pada 5.3% walaupun IPI Julai perlahan
Kenanga Research has maintained its 2026 GDP growth forecast at 5.3% despite Malaysia’s industrial production growth slowing more sharply than expected in July, saying underlying manufacturing momentum remains relatively firm and continued strength in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector should cushion weakness elsewhere. Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) grew 4.7% year-on-year in July, slowing […]
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Malaysia mampu serap tekanan harga minyak AS$100 setong, kata penganalisis
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia masih mempunyai ruang untuk menyerap tekanan kenaikan harga minyak dunia kepada sekitar AS$100 setong berikutan kedudukan ekonomi yang lebih kukuh serta pelaksanaan penyasaran subsidi, namun kerajaan perlu berhati-hati bagi memastikan sasaran defisit fiskal 3.8 peratus kekal dicapai, menurut penganalisis.
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Kadar pengangguran Malaysia kekal 3.0 peratus pada Julai 2026
PUTRAJAYA, 11 Sept: Kadar pengangguran pada Julai 2026 kekal 3.0 peratus seperti bulan sebelumnya dan mencatatkan sebanyak 520,300 penganggur, menurut Statistik Tenaga Buruh bagi Julai 2026 yang diterbitkan Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) hari ini.
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MBSB IB: Budget 2027 must push AI beyond data centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data c...
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Jualan borong, runcit Malaysia naik 9.0 peratus kepada RM170.5 bilion pada Julai 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Nilai jualan sektor perdagangan borong dan runcit negara meningkat 9.0 peratus kepada RM170.5 bilion pada Julai 2026, disokong prestasi positif semua subsektor serta pertumbuhan aktiviti perdagangan yang berterusan.
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MBSB Research: Budget 2027 spending may reach RM440.9 billion, deficit narrowing to 3.3-3.5%
Malaysia’s Budget 2027 could see federal expenditure rise to a record RM440.9 billion, with higher development spending and targeted household assistance supporting growth while the government continues its gradual fiscal consolidation, according to MBSB Research. The research house expects Budget 2027, scheduled to be tabled on Oct 9, to remain moderately expansionary as Putrajaya balances […]
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US producer inflation rises 5.4% as diesel hits record on Iran war
The department of labor said the Producer Price Index (PPI) was up 5.4% year-on-year last month.
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Malaysia, India perhebat kerjasama perdagangan melalui BRICS
NEW DELHI: India’s position as Malaysia’s largest trading partner in Asia is giving added weight to Malaysia’s efforts to leverage its BRICS participation to deepen trade, investment and economic ties with major emerging markets.
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RHB IB: Budget 2027 development spending to rise to RM83b
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) estimates that the total federal government allocation fo...
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DOSM: Building Cost Index down in peninsula, up in Sabah and Sarawak for August
(TMRpic) KUALA LUMPUR — The Building Cost Index (BCI) with steel bars declined by between 0.1 per cent and 1.1 per cent across building categories and regions in Peninsular Malaysia in August 2026 compared with the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement, DOSM said the BCI with steel bars in […]
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HLIB kekal ramalan KDNK 5.3% walaupun output industri Julai perlahan
Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has maintained its 5.3% GDP growth forecast for Malaysia in 2026, viewing the moderation in July industrial production as largely a mining-driven distortion rather than evidence of broader weakness in economic activity. Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded 4.7% year-on-year in July, slowing from 6.5% in June and falling […]
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El Nino dijangka naikkan harga makanan terpilih, inflasi keseluruhan kekal terkawal
KUALA LUMPUR: Risiko lonjakan inflasi secara menyeluruh susulan fenomena El Nino dijangka kekal terkawal, namun kenaikan harga makanan terpilih berpotensi menambah tekanan terhadap perbelanjaan isi rumah, khususnya golongan berpendapatan rendah.