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Sound fundamentals are expected to keep growth resilient in 2027, with gains to be driven by export demand and sustained tourist spending, notes BNM.
Asean Business

Malaysia’s central bank holds rates again, says growth momentum to continue in 2027

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Loan applications and approvals in the sector hit record highs in July, reaching RM167.4 billion and RM90.4 billion, respectively, notes CGSI.
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Malaysian banks post mixed mid-2026 results, record loan growth

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Malaysia’s economy expanded 6 per cent in Q2, exceeding the central bank’s 4 to 5 per cent growth forecast for 2026.
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Malaysia set to hold rates as investors bet on tightening ahead

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Indonesia, Singapore to deploy AI advisory platform to help SMEs find new export markets 

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Sound fundamentals are expected to keep growth resilient in 2027, with gains to be driven by export demand and sustained tourist spending, notes BNM.
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Loan applications and approvals in the sector hit record highs in July, reaching RM167.4 billion and RM90.4 billion, respectively, notes CGSI.
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