KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s economic outlook for the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) is expected to remain positive, with domestic demand continued to be supported by employment gains, targeted fiscal support and ongoing investment activities, according to World Bank Group.
Its division director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Zafer Mustafaoğlu said the near-term outlook remained uncertain, with geopolitical conflicts, trade tensions and weaker global demand all weighing on trade and confidence.
“As a highly open economy, Malaysia remains exposed, especially through trade and financial channels,” he said in his welcoming remarks at the launch of the October 2026 Malaysia Economic Monitor “From Quantity to Quality: Financing Malaysia’s Productive SMEs” here today.
