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2025-12-18 13:30:45
[Institution: Malaysian Economy Expected to Remain Resilient in 2026, GDP Growth Projected at 4.5%] 1. According to a recent report by ANZ Bank, the Malaysian economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with GDP growth projected at 4.5%. This growth outlook is primarily driven by strong domestic investment activity and a robust labor market. 2. The report analyzes that demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will help maintain high levels of the country's electrical and electronic product exports, partially offsetting weak overall external demand. On the policy front, fiscal policy will continue to focus on consolidation through targeted tax reforms and restrained spending; while monetary policy is expected to remain stable against a backdrop of balanced growth and inflation risks. 3. Furthermore, the bank's economists expect a stable interest rate environment and favorable growth prospects to continue supporting the Malaysian ringgit, with the USD/MYR exchange rate potentially reaching 4.00 by the end of 2026. Currently, the USD/MYR exchange rate is approximately 4.0910.
