KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): Malaysia’s growth outlook for 2026 is expected to remain between 4% and 4.5% amid a challenging global economic environment, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah. He said the country’s economic growth will be supported by strong domestic consumption, continued investment in infrastructure and industrial projects, the expansion of the digital economy, and the recovery of tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026. “Economic resilience becomes critical as we navigate these complex global headwinds to ensure our long-term stability. Earlier, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific chairman Tan Sri Majid Khan said geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and supply chain realignments are shaping investment flows, trade corridors, and currency dynamics. We have deep trade links, a growing consumer base, and a maturing financial ecosystem.

Source: The Edge Markets March 09, 2026 04:42 UTC