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News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Selangor, KL Lead Job Losses As 5,900 Malaysians Retrenched In March

News channel or source: https://says.com/my/news/selangor-kl-highest-job-losses-march-malaysia-unemployment-rate
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Malaysia recorded a higher number of job losses in February, with 7,500 workers retrenched. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: The Malaysian Education and Learning Summit charts the future of AI-ready talent for Malaysia’s digital economy

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/16/the-malaysian-education-and-learning-summit-charts-the-future-of-ai-ready-talent-for-malaysias-digital-economy
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

The Malaysian Education and Learning Summit (MELS) has convened over 150 key stakeholders across the education, technology and industrial sectors.

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Malaysia’s Job Losses Surge 47% In First Quarter Of 2026, With 24,100 Workers Retrenched

News channel or source: https://says.com/my/news/malaysia-job-losses-q1-2026-rise-47-percent-manufacturing-layoffs
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Malaysia saw a sharp spike in job losses in the first quarter of 2026, with 24,100 workers retrenched, a 47% jump compared to the same period last year Data from the Social Security Organisation, ...

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Mideast War Tempers Malaysia Central Bank's Outlook for Economy in 2026

News channel or source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mideast-war-tempers-malaysia-central-bank-s-outlook-for-economy-in-2026-585c456e
Published on: Monday 30 March 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia expects the Southeast Asian economy to expand between 4% and 5% this year, after a strong finish to 2025 brought annual growth to 5.2% despite headwinds from U.S. trade policy.

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Inside the Australian data centre boom - in Malaysia

News channel or source: https://www.afr.com/world/asia/inside-the-australian-data-centre-boom-in-malaysia-20260407-p5zlss
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Australian operators of sprawling data centres sprouting in Malaysia are struggling to keep up with demand, as dozens of AI start-ups request their services.

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Malaysia's economy projected to grow 4% to 4.8% this year, central bank says

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-economy-projected-grow-4-48-this-year-central-bank-says-2025-07-28/
Published on: Sunday 27 July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by 4% to 4.8% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 4.5% to 5.5%, its central bank said on Monday, warning that trade ...

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Malaysia's Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in 3 Years in 2025, Exceeding Expectations

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-02-13/malaysias-economy-grows-at-fastest-pace-in-3-years-in-2025-exceeding-expectations
Published on: Thursday 12 February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest ⁠pace ⁠in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as ⁠strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, ...

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Exito Media Concepts Announces the 46th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit Malaysia 2026

News channel or source: https://tirto.id/exito-media-concepts-announces-the-46th-edition-of-the-digital-transformation-summit-malaysia-2026-hugk
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Smart Investments. Scalable Tech. Stronger Security 23rd April 2026 | Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur Midtown | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 14, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Exito Media ...

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Malaysia Economic Growth Hits 4.9% in 2025, Beating Forecasts, Advance Estimate Shows

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-01-15/malaysias-economy-grew-5-7-on-year-in-q4-2025-official-advance-estimate-shows
Published on: Thursday 15 January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy likely expanded 4.9% ‌in 2025, beating the government and central ‌bank's projections, as growth in the final quarter of the year surged on strong ...

News Malaysia » Kuala Lumpur » Economy: Malaysia’s Economic Growth Surged to 8.9% in Second Quarter

News channel or source: https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/malaysias-economic-growth-surged-to-8-9-in-second-quarter-11660278411
Published on: Thursday 11 August 2022

KUALA LUMPUR--Malaysia’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter, mainly driven by consumption amid the recovery in the labor market, Malaysia’s central bank said Friday.