Malaysia's exports surged 45.3% in May, and RHB has nearly doubled its full-year export growth forecast to 15.3%. But with US tariff threats and geopolitical risks still in play, can this momentum hold? One economist makes the case for cautious optimism.

We Discuss:


Why RHB nearly doubled its full-year Malaysia export forecast and what's behind the surge in re-exports


The outlook for petroleum exports amid the ongoing Middle East conflict


What a potential 10% tariff means for Malaysian trade


What could meaningfully boost Malaysia's export performance in the years ahead

Malaysia's exports surged 45.3% in May, and RHB has nearly doubled its full-year export growth forecast to 15.3%. But with US tariff threats and geopolitical risks still in play, can this momentum hold? One economist makes the case for cautious optimism.We Discuss:<ul><li>Why RHB nearly doubled its full-year Malaysia export forecast and what's behind the surge in re-exports</li><li>The outlook for petroleum exports amid the ongoing Middle East conflict</li><li>What a potential 10% tariff means for Malaysian trade</li><li>What could meaningfully boost Malaysia's export performance in the years ahead</li></ul>

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Behind Malaysia's Surprise Export Surge

AMRO expects ASEAN+3 to grow 4.1% this year, with AI-related goods driving more than two-thirds of the region’s export jump in the first half, even as the war in Iran drags on and oil hovers around US$100 a barrel. 

We discuss how long AI can carry the region, what happens if tech spending slows or oil prices stay elevated, where ASEAN fits in AI supply chains, and what’s behind Malaysia’s upgraded 5.1% growth forecast.

AMRO expects ASEAN+3 to grow 4.1% this year, with AI-related goods driving more than two-thirds of the region’s export jump in the first half, even as the war in Iran drags on and oil hovers around US$100 a barrel.&nbsp;We discuss how long AI can carry the region, what happens if tech spending slows or oil prices stay elevated, where ASEAN fits in AI supply chains, and what’s behind Malaysia’s upgraded 5.1% growth forecast.

Can AI Keep Carrying ASEAN’s Growth?

A new report, The Inside Story of Internal Audit Malaysia 2026, jointly prepared by IIA Malaysia and Hays Malaysia, highlights several challenges facing the profession.

We discuss: 


Keeping pace with growth: Whether internal audit and governance capabilities are keeping up as Malaysian businesses move up the value chain and adopt new technology.


Small teams, big mandates: The appropriate size of an internal audit team.


Pay and retention: Whether pay is a reason auditors leave, and what else actually keeps experienced auditors in place.


Building the next generation: What businesses and policymakers should prioritise to meet Malaysia's growing demand for internal audit talent.

A new report, The Inside Story of Internal Audit Malaysia 2026, jointly prepared by IIA Malaysia and Hays Malaysia, highlights several challenges facing the profession.We discuss:&nbsp;<ul><li>Keeping pace with growth: Whether internal audit and governance capabilities are keeping up as Malaysian businesses move up the value chain and adopt new technology.</li><li>Small teams, big mandates: The appropriate size of an internal audit team.</li><li>Pay and retention: Whether pay is a reason auditors leave, and what else actually keeps experienced auditors in place.</li><li>Building the next generation: What businesses and policymakers should prioritise to meet Malaysia's growing demand for internal audit talent.</li></ul>

 Internal Audit: Small Teams Taking On Big Mandates

Building a brand is one thing. Building one that people want beyond their home market is another. What does it take for a homegrown fashion brand to earn a place on the global stage?

We get into:


Before you go global: What a brand must have in place before entering a new market, and what he had to adapt for Asia, from pricing to which items got priority.


Understanding the global fashion industry: The barriers holding local designers back, from funding and mentorship to vocational training gaps and fast fashion competition, and which is the hardest to overcome.


What to do differently: His advice for a Malaysian designer who wants to be known globally, the biggest mistakes local brands make when they try. 

Building a brand is one thing. Building one that people want beyond their home market is another. What does it take for a homegrown fashion brand to earn a place on the global stage?We get into:<ul><li>Before you go global: What a brand must have in place before entering a new market, and what he had to adapt for Asia, from pricing to which items got priority.</li><li>Understanding the global fashion industry: The barriers holding local designers back, from funding and mentorship to vocational training gaps and fast fashion competition, and which is the hardest to overcome.</li><li>What to do differently: His advice for a Malaysian designer who wants to be known globally, the biggest mistakes local brands make when they try.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Behind Malaysia's Surprise Export Surge

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