After a slow year in 2012, Malaysian officials expect exports of crude palm oil (CPO) to expand in 2013. Prices that have fallen due to oversupply and slower demand are now on the rise again, and...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: CPO Power
20 Mar 2013
Economic Update | Malaysia: Retail optimism tempered by caution
20 Feb 2013
A gradually improving economic climate is expected to support continued retail growth in Malaysia in 2013. However, downside risks from the international environment and political uncertainty may...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Banks shift lending patterns
7 Feb 2013
With an election looming and uncertainty over the state of the global economy, Malaysia’s banks may have to work hard to maintain earning levels amid predictions of lower rates of household borrowing...
Economic Update | Malaysia: In search of broader tourist base
21 Jan 2013
A focus to attract more tourists from growing regional markets will spearhead Malaysia’s efforts to boost visitor numbers in 2013. However, efforts to increase arrivals from certain key segments may...
Economic Update | Malaysia: New year looks bright for construction industry
8 Jan 2013
While 2013 will produce a number of challenges for Malaysia’s construction sector, including a degree of uncertainty surrounding the approaching election and a shortage of workers, the industry is...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Year in Review 2012
21 Dec 2012
It has been another year of good growth for Malaysia, even as the international economic climate has been uncertain. Strong domestic demand, government investment, greater diversification and...
