Malaysia's Growth Outlook Brightens as MBSB IB Lifts 2026 GDP Forecast to 4.5 Per Cent
Malaysia's economic outlook has strengthened significantly, with MBSB Investment Bank upgrading its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5 per cent from 4.2 per cent. Strong export performance and resilient domestic demand underpin the revision, while the central bank is expected to maintain interest rates at 2.75 per cent.