BERNAMA: Malaysia's Economy Is Growing – Why Doesn't It Feel Like It?
08 Jul 2026
Malaysia's Economy Is Growing – Why Doesn't It Feel Like It?
Bernama TV - 8th July 2026
In the second half of 2026, Malaysia's economy had grew 5.4% in the first quarter of 2026, when unemployment sits at around 2.9%, the lowest in a decade, and inflation remains among the region's mildest. However, the SME sentiment index fell to a historic low in the first half of 2026 and the ringgit has had a bumpy last few weeks.
Kishan Jassani, our Country CEO shared his thoughts on the disconnect between Malaysia’s encouraging economic indicators and prevailing business and consumer sentiment, the factors shaping the national mood, and what lies ahead for the Malaysian economy in the second half of 2026 on The Nation, Bernama TV.
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