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• [New] Nomura projected 5.2% growth for Malaysia in 2026. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] Under the agreement with PETRONAS, Aramco will transfer its ownership interests in PRefChem, the integrated refining and petrochemicals venture located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia. The Middle East Observer
• [New] In Malaysia, the estimated incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease are projected to double by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] EDA adoption in the sub-region is forecast to grow above regional average through 2033, as design headcount and fabless startup activity expand. / Malaysia Persistence Market Research
• Nearshoring opportunities, lower costs, and supply chain resilience are reshaping corporate global footprints as companies expand into alternative manufacturing hubs including Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Guadalajara, Mexico; Tangier, Morocco; and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Las Vegas Sun
• Deeper trade and financial integration within ASEAN can boost long-run growth potential in Malaysia. Mirage News
• Swift implementation of structural reforms under the 13th Malaysia Plan for 2026-30 is key for further domestic-driven and inclusive growth. Mirage News
• We expect the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to support tourism activity and stimulate domestic spending, which could provide incremental support to on-trade performance and overall category demand. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• By 2030, the number of people aged 60 and above is projected to rise to 1.4 billion, while in Malaysia, the elderly are expected to comprise 15% of the overall population. The Star
• The services sector is projected to grow by 5.2%, supported by consumer-related activities, tourism under Visit Malaysia Year 2026, and continued expansion in ICT and financial services. The Edge Malaysia
• Malaysia will not be immune to global volatilities. Emerging Market Skeptic
• Singapore's plan to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity from neighbours (including Indonesia and Malaysia) illustrates how data center growth is catalysing major power projects, many of which are expected to be financed on the basis of direct or indirect offtake by data center operators. Clifford Chance
• The dual regulatory shift, CMSA amendments now in force, merger-control regime anticipated, demands a revised M&A due diligence Malaysia 2026 framework. Global Law Experts
• South Korea cannot negotiate transit with Iran because any arrangement would risk triggering a tariff retaliation from the Trump administration, and Iran has limited Strait crossings to countries that have maintained greater foreign policy autonomy, such as Thailand, India, and Malaysia. Bloomsbury Intelligence & Security Institute (BISI)
• While Malaysia and India produce palm oil mill effluent, volumes remain insufficient to offset Indonesian supply disruptions. Discovery Alert
• Q2026 Malaysia Economic Outlook (1) Malaysia's economy is expected to grow 4-5% in 2026 because exports are slowing and businesses are more cautious due to global uncertainty. LinkedIn
• By 2050, four new cities are projected to join the ranks of megacities: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Hajipur, India; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Daily Passport

Last updated: 19 June 2026