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Malaysia

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Key Indicators

Cpi % Change
Malaysia
1.52, 1.61, 1.7, 1.88, 2.05 2.05
Industrial Production
Index Number - Malaysia
110.79, 106.63, 109.99, 106.87, 108.6 108.6
Exports
Millions Of Malaysian Ringgit - Malaysia
52015.5, 52280.5, 52829, 55426, 52852 52,852
Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Millions Of Malaysian Ringgit - Malaysia
35072, 35689, 34317, 34358, 40370 40,370
International Trade
Exports, Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Equipment & Parts - Malaysia
8960.64, 7354.6, 9147.2, 8329.06, 7620.35 7,620.35
Government Finance
Current budget, Surplus/Deficit - Malaysia
1.91, 3.33, 3.32, 1.19, 0.3 0.3
O/N Policy Rate
Percent - Malaysia
3, 3, 3, 3, 3 3
data by Factset

Malaysia Outlook: Against the Wind

External headwinds will continue to drag down exports, while domestic demand will support expansion in 2012. The government’s Economic Transformation Program (ETP) will boost investment and attract FDI in the coming months, while Japanese and Thai disaster recovery will support manufacturing and commodity exporters. While mindful of inflation, a pro-growth central bank will begin easing in Q1 2012.

Read the latest Malaysia Outlook

Economic Research

Asia Weekly

South Korea Inflation; Malaysia Monetary Policy; Indonesia GDP and Inflation

By Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Ayoti Mittra Jan 26, 2012

Asia Weekly

China IP and Inflation; Malaysia IP and Exports; India Inflation

By Adam Wolfe, Kunal Kumar Kundu and Ayoti Mittra Jan 5, 2012

Global Economic Outlook

Bank Negara Malaysia: December Update

By Ayoti Mittra Dec 15, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Asia Outlook: The World Is Not Enough

By Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta, Ayoti Mittra and Kunal Kumar Kundu Dec 9, 2011

Central Bank Watch

Bank Negara Malaysia: November Update

By Ayoti Mittra Nov 17, 2011

Asia Weekly

India Inflation; Malaysia GDP

By Kunal Kumar Kundu, Ayoti Mittra and Adam Wolfe Nov 10, 2011

Asia Weekly

China Inflation and IP; Indonesia GDP and Monetary Policy; Malaysia IP and Monetary Policy

By Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Ayoti Mittra Nov 3, 2011

Asia Weekly

Taiwan GDP; Thailand Inflation; Malaysia Exports

By Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Ayoti Mittra Oct 27, 2011

Asia Weekly

Thailand and Philippines Monetary Policy; Malaysia Inflation

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Ayoti Mittra Oct 13, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Asia Outlook Update: You Only Live Twice

By Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Sep 19, 2011

Asia Weekly

Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia Outlook Update Highlights

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Sep 15, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia Outlook Update: Looking Inward for Solace

By Michael Manetta Sep 14, 2011

Asia Weekly

Singapore, Vietnam and Australia Inflation; India and Philippine Monetary Policy; Thailand Manufacturing

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Jul 21, 2011

Asia Weekly

Singapore and Japan Exports; Malaysia Inflation

By Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Jul 14, 2011

Asia Weekly

Australia and Malaysia Monetary Policy; Malaysia Exports; India Fiscal Policy

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Kunal Kumar Kundu Jun 30, 2011

Asia Weekly

Outlook Updates for Australia, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam

By Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Jun 23, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia Outlook Update: Facing Some Tough Choices

By Michael Manetta Jun 20, 2011

Asia Weekly

Australia, Indonesia, Korea and China Monetary Policy; China Trade; Philippines Inflation; Malaysia Industrial Production

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda, Adam Wolfe and Arpitha Bykere Jun 2, 2011

Asia Weekly

Singapore Trade; Japan and Malaysia Q1 GDP

By Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda May 12, 2011

Economic Research

Overheating Asia Yearns for Policy Coolants

By Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta and Adam Wolfe May 9, 2011

Economic Research

Japan's Earthquake: Can the Growth Impact on EM Asia Be Discounted?

By Michael Manetta, Arpitha Bykere and Adam Wolfe Apr 12, 2011

Asia Weekly

The Day After Tomorrow

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Mar 31, 2011

Economic Research

Daunting Months Ahead for Malaysian Exporters

By Michael Manetta Mar 31, 2011

Economic Research

Is the Global Nuclear Renaissance Over?

By Gary Clark Mar 31, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Asia/Pacific Outlook: Dreaming of Decoupling

By Arpitha Bykere Mar 18, 2011

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia Outlook: Exports Foundering

By Michael Manetta Mar 17, 2011

Asia Weekly

Strong PMIs Spur Asian Central Banks to Act

By Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Mikka Pineda Mar 3, 2011

Economic Research

Malaysia's Industrial Suppliers the Big Winners in January

By Michael Manetta Mar 3, 2011

Economic Research

Bank Negara Malaysia to Resume Rate Hikes

By Michael Manetta Mar 3, 2011

Asia Weekly

Is Food the Only Culprit Behind Asia's Inflation?

By Michael Manetta, Arpitha Bykere, Adam Wolfe and Mikka Pineda Feb 10, 2011

Asia Weekly

Will Asia Heat Up as Winter Ends?

By Adam Wolfe, Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Feb 3, 2011

Economic Research

Elevated Trade Trickles Down to Malaysian Manufacturers in December

By Michael Manetta Feb 3, 2011

Asia Weekly

Priorities Shift From Revving Growth to Reducing Inflation

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda, Arpitha Bykere and Adam Wolfe Jan 27, 2011

Economic Research

Can Capital Controls Resolve Asia's Policy Trilemma?

By Adam Wolfe, Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Jan 24, 2011

Asia Weekly

Taxes and Subsidies Shape End-of-Year Data Releases

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Jan 13, 2011

Asia Weekly

Economic Momentum Puts Pressure on Inflation and Trade Balances

By Mikka Pineda, Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Arpitha Bykere Jan 6, 2011

Economic Research

Domestic Demand Supports Malaysian Producers in November

By Michael Manetta Jan 6, 2011

Economic Research

Still Not a Tiger: The Decline of Malaysia's Electronics Sector

By Michael Manetta Dec 29, 2010

Asia Weekly

Southeast Asia Braces for More Inflation as Japan Fights Deflation

By Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Dec 16, 2010

Economic Research

Domestic Demand Pulls Up Malaysian Inflation in November

By Michael Manetta Dec 16, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Global Overview: 2011 Outlook

By Christian Menegatti, Nouriel Roubini and the RGE Macroeconomics Team Dec 7, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Asia/Pacific: 2011 Outlook

By Arpitha Bykere Dec 7, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia: 2011 Outlook

By Michael Manetta Dec 7, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Macro Forecasts: 2011 Outlook

By the RGE Macroeconomics Team Dec 7, 2010

Asia Weekly

Asia/Pacific Central Banks Chart the 2011 Course

By Mikka Pineda, Adam Wolfe, Arpitha Bykere and Michael Manetta Nov 25, 2010

Economic Research

Malaysia: Slack in the Economy Defers Attention to Currency

By Michael Manetta Nov 25, 2010

Asia Weekly

Q3 Sets the Stage for Gradual Slowdown in Asia

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Nov 18, 2010

Economic Research

Nov 22 Data Release: Electronics Exports Drag Down Malaysia's GDP Growth

By Michael Manetta Nov 18, 2010

Economic Research

Nov 24 Data Release: Inflation at Bay in Malaysia

By Michael Manetta Nov 18, 2010

Asia Weekly

After a Breezy Q3, Asia Braces for Q4

By Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Nov 4, 2010

Asia Weekly

Government Measures Muffle Inflation, Commodities Cushion Exports

By Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Oct 28, 2010

Asia Weekly

Demand- and Supply-Side Inflation Confounds Policy Makers

By Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Oct 14, 2010

Asia Weekly

Spotty Inflation and Normalization

By Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Sep 30, 2010

Economic Research

Oct 8 Data Release: Electronics and Commodities Fuel Malaysian Exports

By Michael Manetta Sep 30, 2010

Economic Research

October 1: Indonesia Releases CPI, Trade Data

By Michael Manetta Sep 23, 2010

Asia Weekly

Manufacturing Cools While Food Prices Cook in Asia

By Michael Manetta, Adam Wolfe and Mikka Pineda Sep 16, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Global Overview: September 2010 Outlook Update

By Nouriel Roubini, Christian Menegatti and the RGE Macroeconomic Team Sep 10, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia: September 2010 Outlook Update

By Michael Manetta Sep 10, 2010

Asia Weekly

Policy Hits and Misses

By Arpitha Bykere, Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Sep 2, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Growth Concerns Outweigh Inflation Risks

By Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Adam Wolfe Aug 26, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Waxing Inflation, Waning Growth

By Adam Wolfe, Mikka Pineda, Michael Manetta and Arpitha Bykere Aug 12, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Private Demand an Unlikely Antidote for Export Ailments

By Arpitha Bykere, Adam Wolfe, Michael Manetta and Mikka Pineda Aug 5, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Skidding Exports to Keep Rate Hikes Gradual Despite Inflation

By Arpitha Bykere, Michael Manetta, Mikka Pineda and Rachel Ziemba Jul 29, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Gradual Monetary Tightening to Continue Despite Signs of Slowdown

By Arpitha Bykere, Mikka Pineda, Michael Manetta and Adam Wolfe Jul 22, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Challenges for DPJ, Rising Inflation and Slowing Industrial Activity

By Adam Wolfe, Mikka Pineda and Arpitha Bykere Jul 15, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Asia/Pacific: Q3 2010 Outlook

By Arpitha Bykere Jul 12, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia: Q3 2010 Outlook

By Arpitha Bykere Jul 10, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Export Outlook Looks Bright for Commodities, Dim for Manufacturers

By Arpitha Bykere, Mikka Pineda and Rachel Ziemba Jul 8, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Vulnerabilities to the EU Are Here to Stay

By Arpitha Bykere and Mikka Pineda Jun 17, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Regional Divergences in Growth and Inflation Risks

By Arpitha Bykere and Mikka Pineda Jun 10, 2010

Economic Research

Asia Week Ahead: Signs of Easing Growth Challenge Monetary Policy

By Arpitha Bykere, Mikka Pineda, Adam Wolfe and Rachel Ziemba Jun 3, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia: Q2 2010 Outlook

By Arpitha Bykere Apr 12, 2010

Economic Research

After Hike, Malaysia Central Bank Plays Waiting Game

By Arpitha Bykere Mar 17, 2010

Global Economic Outlook

Malaysia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Arpitha Bykere Jan 30, 2010

Economic Research

Malaysia Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

By Arpitha Bykere, HyunGyu Kim Oct 7, 2009

Economic Research

Malaysia Economic Outlook, Q3 2009

By Arpitha Bykere Jul 24, 2009

EconoMonitors

Geostrategy Channel

Malaysia's New Economic Model: Making Choices

Danny Quah Apr 14, 2010

The Wilder View

A Tale of Two Recoveries: Malaysia vs. Germany

Rebecca Wilder Feb 26, 2010

Asia Channel

SEAsia: Turning a Corner or Turning Away?

Rumi Malott Morales Sep 24, 2009

Daily Digest

News

Non-bank institutions gaining upper hand

The Edge Malaysia  Sheikh Al-Zaquan Feb 03, 2012

News

Dr M says Najib should delay polls

The Malaysia Insider  Feb 02, 2012

News

Thai-Malaysian cooperation in boosting liquidity

The Nation  Feb 02, 2012

Analysis

Monetary Policy- January

Bank Negara Malaysia  Jan 31, 2012

News

Ringgit set for biggest monthly rally since '08

Business Times  Jan 30, 2012

News

FTA Set To Take Centre Stage At Malaysia-Australia Meet

Bernama  Prem Kumar Panjamothy Jan 30, 2012

News

Malaysia to liberalise foreign exchange rules

Business Times  Jan 30, 2012

News

QE3 May Be Preferred Over Fed’s QE2 for Asia Economies Facing Export Slump

Bloomberg  Shamim Adam and Karl Lester M. Yap Jan 27, 2012

News

GDP growth seen at 3.8%

The Star  WONG WEI-SHEN Jan 27, 2012

News

Pent-up demand for sukuk

The Star  Jan 25, 2012

News

International Reserves of BNM as at 13 January 2012

Bank Negara Malaysia  Jan 20, 2012

News

Malaysia December CPI increases 3pc

Business Times  Rupa Damodaran Jan 19, 2012

Analysis

Consumer Price Index Malaysia December 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 18, 2012

Analysis

Daily Breakfast Spread: Singapore Exports and Malaysia Inflation

DBS Group Research  Jan 18, 2012

Analysis

Malaysia External Trade Statistics November 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 12, 2012

Analysis

Preliminary Malaysia External Trade Statistics November 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 11, 2012

Analysis

Daily Breakfast Spread: Malaysia External Trade

DBS Group Research  Jan 11, 2012

News

GDP forecast down for Q4 says RHB

The Malaysian Insider  Lee Wei Lian Jan 10, 2012

Analysis

Monthly Manufacturing Statistics Malaysia November 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 10, 2012

Analysis

Manufacturing Indices at Division Level (2005=100)

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 10, 2012

Analysis

Index of Industrial Production Malaysia November 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Jan 10, 2012

Analysis

Cooperation from Strength The United States, China and the South China Sea

Center for a New American Security  Robert D. Kaplan, Ian Storey, M. Taylor Fravel, Peter A. Dutton, Patrick M. Cronin, James R. Holmes and Will Rogers Jan 09, 2012

News

Key interest rate likely to stay at 3pc

Business Times  Jan 03, 2012

Analysis

Monetary and Financial Developments: November 2011

Bank Negara Malaysia  Dec 30, 2011

Analysis

Economics Markets Strategy - Q1 2012

DBS  Dec 2011

News

Inflation set to moderate

The Star  Dec 23, 2011

News

Malaysia Dec CPI seen rising by up to 3.5%

Business Times  Dec 23, 2011

News

International Reserves of BNM as at 15 December 2011

Bank Negara Malaysia  Dec 22, 2011

Analysis

Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2012

PricewaterhouseCoopers  Dec 2011

Analysis

Emerging Markets Briefer

Danske Bank  Dec 21, 2011

News

Inflation down slightly

The Star  Dec 22, 2011

News

Malaysia Nov CPI likely to show inflation has peaked

Business Times  Dec 21, 2011

Analysis

Consumer Price Index Malaysia November 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 21, 2011

Analysis

Labour market in Malaysia in October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 21, 2011

News

Malaysian Economic Indicators - Leading, Coincident and Lagging Indexes October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 21, 2011

News

Household debt to rise

The Star  Dec 20, 2011

News

More activities in 2012 for O&G players, says RHB

Borneo Post  Dec 13, 2011

News

Palm oil hits 10-day low on Europe debt play

The Edge  Dec 12, 2011

News

Fitch: Malaysian banks’ outlook stable

Business Times  Dec 12, 2011

News

TABLE-Malaysia economic indicators - Dec 12

Reuters  Dec 12, 2011

Analysis

Summary Of Monthly Rubber Statistics Malaysia October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 12, 2011

Analysis

Malaysia External Trade Statistics October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 12, 2011

News

Malaysia’s Exports Rise More Than Estimated

Bloomberg  Dec 09, 2011

News

M’sia trade on uptrend

The Star  Dec 09, 2011

News

October factory output up 2.8%

The Star  Dec 09, 2011

Analysis

TRADE PERFORMANCE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011 AND THE PERIOD OF JANUARY- OCTOBER 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 09, 2011

Analysis

Daily Breakfast Spread "South Korea Policy Rates and Malaysia Exports"

DBS Bank  DBS Research Group Dec 09, 2011

Analysis

Manufacturing Indices at Division Level (2005=100)

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 08, 2011

Analysis

Index of Industrial Production Malaysia October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 08, 2011

Analysis

Monthly Manufacturing Statistics Malaysia October 2011

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 08, 2011

Analysis

Asia Economic Monitor December 2011

Asian Development Bank  Dec 2011

Analysis

Vital Statistics, Malaysia, 2001–2010

Department of Statistics Malaysia  Dec 02, 2011

Analysis

Monetary and Financial Developments in October 2011

Bank Negara Malaysia  Nov 30, 2011

News

Reducing the threat of inflation

Business Times  Nov 29, 2011

News

Morgan Stanley Further Cuts Asian Growth Forecast

Jakarta Globe  Nov 28, 2011

News

Malaysia inflation has peaked: Zeti

Business Times  Nov 25, 2011

News

Inflation up 3.4% in October

The Star  Nov 24, 2011

News

Malaysia likely to see 5%-6% growth next year

The Star  THOMAS HUONG Nov 24, 2011