Formal-sector median monthly wage stands at RM3,027 in March
The median monthly wage among Malaysian formal employees was RM3,027 in March 2026, according to DOSM’s first-quarter formal-sector wages release.
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Malaysia records RM10.8 billion current-account surplus in Q2
Malaysia’s current account remained in surplus in the second quarter of 2026 at RM10.766 billion, compared with RM15.157 billion in the first quarter, according to OpenDOSM’s…
Malaysia’s external investment position returns to net assets in Q2
DOSM’s second-quarter international investment position release reports net external assets of RM68.3 billion, compared with net liabilities of RM67.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
Business confidence indicator turns positive for Q3 2026
Malaysia's business confidence indicator returned to positive territory for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 5.9% after a negative 1.8% reading in the previous quarter, according…
Retail trade volumes rise annually in July but slip from June
Malaysia's non-seasonally adjusted retail trade volume index rose 4.1% from a year earlier to 193.5 points in July 2026, according to provisional figures from DOSM. The…
Malaysia’s economy grows 6% in Q2 2026, with uneven sector performance
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.0% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 5.4% in the first quarter, according to the Department of Statistics…
Construction work reaches RM47.8 billion as commercial building activity expands
Malaysia recorded RM47.8 billion of construction work in the second quarter of 2026, an 8.8% increase from a year earlier, DOSM reported.
July inflation eases to 1.8% as food and housing inflation picks up
Malaysia’s headline inflation rate was 1.8% in July 2026, compared with 1.9% in June, according to DOSM’s Consumer Price Index release.
Malaysia Approved Investments Reach RM218.5 Billion in 1H 2026: What the Numbers Show
Malaysia approved RM218.5 billion of investments in the first six months of 2026. The headline number is large, but the more useful story is where the…
Malaysia’s July 2026 Trade Hits Record Highs as E&E Exports Surge
Malaysia recorded new monthly highs for trade, exports and imports in July 2026. Electrical and electronic products were the biggest force behind the surge, but the…
Malaysia Property Market: How to Read the Latest Official NAPIC Data
Property headlines often reduce the market to one national price number. NAPIC data allows a more disciplined reading by separating transactions, prices, launches, overhang, stock and…
Selangor and Johor Lead Malaysia’s 1H 2026 Approved Investment Destinations
Selangor and Johor together accounted for more than half of Malaysia's approved investment value in the first half of 2026, but the two states are attracting…
Malaysia’s 2026 Economic Outlook: Growth Drivers and External Risks
Malaysia entered the second half of 2026 with strong domestic demand, investment and exports, but the outlook still depends on a global environment shaped by trade…
How Data Centre Investment Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Digital Infrastructure
The data-centre boom is changing more than the technology sector. It is influencing grid planning, industrial land, water management, fibre connectivity, renewable-energy demand and the type…
Malaysia’s Digital Economy: The Industries Behind the Growth
Malaysia's digital economy is broader than e-commerce. It now spans AI, cloud, data centres, fintech, cybersecurity, digital government, software, digital services and technology-enabled traditional industries.
How to Read Malaysia’s Property Market Without Relying on Headlines
“Property market up” and “property market down” are usually incomplete statements. Malaysia's market is fragmented by location, property type, price band and supply conditions, so a…
Malaysia Startup Ecosystem: Funding, Scale-Ups and Public Support
Malaysia wants to become a top-20 global startup ecosystem by 2030. Reaching that goal requires more than creating new companies: the ecosystem must help strong startups…
What’s Next for Malaysia’s AI Economy?
Malaysia has moved from discussing AI adoption to building policy, infrastructure and investment around an “AI Nation” ambition. The next phase will be decided by whether…
Malaysia Fintech Ecosystem: Banks, Digital Players and Regulation
Malaysia's fintech market is no longer separate from the banking system. Digital banks, e-money, QR payments, merchant acquiring and regulated payment infrastructure are now part of…
What’s Next for Malaysia’s Data Centre Industry?
After a surge of approvals, Malaysia's data-centre industry is entering a more selective phase in which power, water, sustainability and local economic value will matter more…
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