Malaysia's GDP Growth On Track

Malaysia’s GDP grew by 5.3% y-o-y in the third quarter of this year driven by resilient investments, higher exports and expansion in household spending. However what is the outlook for 2025's GDP and the Ringgit? Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist, BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd tells us. Image Cr…

Sabah Politics In Flux

There have been more revelations over the alleged corruption dealings involving Sabahan politicians and business interests this week. With the state elections due within the next year, how will these developments affect the political landscape in Sabah? We discuss this with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal …

Can Consensus Be Reached On Climate Funding?

The UN Climate Change Conference or COP29 is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan with the big task of deciding on the new level of climate funding. However, how much does the re-election of climate skeptic Donald Trump shadow the outcome of negotiations? We discuss expectations for the confe…

Malaysia's Perennial Underemployment Issue

Malaysia's underemployment issues continue with the Department of Statistics Malaysia recently reporting that in the third quarter of this year, around 2 million tertiary-educated Malaysians, were employed in low-skilled jobs, for which they were overqualified. Wan Amirah Wan Usamah, a research ass…

Analysing Cryptocurrencies' Post-Trump Win Rally

Cryptocurrencies have rallied since it became clear that Donald Trump had won the Nov 5th US presidential election. His victory, along with a pro-crypto shift in Congress, has raised hopes for more support in the industry, resulting in bitcoin hitting all-time highs in the following week. Andy Baeh…

Upgrade Infrastructure For Third Party RE Access

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has announced that the government is looking into opening up the national grid for green energy exports. This follows Putrajaya’s move to allow third-party access to the grid system for renewable energy firms and local corporations to trade electricit…

The Day After US Elections

On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded to Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, who won the race to become the 47th US President. How are these developments being digested in the blue district of Washington D.C.? Dhanya Nair reports.  Image Credit: shutterstock.com

BNM Keeps OPR At 3%

As expected, Bank Negara Malaysia has kept the overnight policy rate at 3%. In the Monetary Policy Committee Statement, the central bank kept its positive tone whilst acknowledging the downside risk. Dr Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat helps unpack this decision whilst weighin…

Malaysia-China Ties Stronger Than Ever

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is conducting a four-day official visit to Shanghai to attend the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), his third visit since taking office in 2022. Does this signal strengthening ties with Beijing and will relations be impacted by the next US President…

Using DOSM's Data To Craft Policy

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) published its first Cost of Living Indicators report for 2023, which contains data on the basic expenditure required for a decent standard of living. We ask Prof. Calvin Cheong, Vice Dean and Deputy Dean of Education at Sunway Business School for his vie…