29 January, 2019
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS January Monetary Policy Committee: Prospects of OPR hike dim BNM kept OPR at 3.25% at the first MPC meeting of 2019, as widely expected. Private sector to do the heavy lifting in sustaining
28 January, 2019
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS December 2018 consumer price inflation Headline inflation was steady at 0.2% yoy in December, while 2018 inflation rose 0.8% yoy, the mildest since 2009. We lower our 2019F inflation forecast from 2.7% to
23 October, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS Striking the right balance Key elements to watch in Budget 2019: Detailed fiscal framework, spending adjustments and revenue enhancements, like asset sales and taxes. Budget deficit to widen to 3.5-3.7% of GDP in
8 October, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS August 2018 trade Trade surplus sank to a 46-month low of RM1.6bn due to weaker non-oil commodity exports and E&E shipments Our 2018 export forecast is lowered to 6.5% to reflect challenging trade
21 September, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS August 2018 consumer price inflation Inflation slipped to a 42-month low of 0.2% yoy in August, the last month of a tax holiday, before the SST came into effect on 1 September The
27 August, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS 2Q18 GDP and current account Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.5% yoy in 2Q18, the weakest since 4Q16, partly due to supply shocks in agriculture (palm oil and rubber) and mining (natural gas). We
8 August, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS June 2018 trade Trade surplus surprised on the downside on strong acceleration in gross import growth, and weaker-than-expected expansion in gross exports. Taxable goods and services shrink from 60% of CPI basket under
31 July, 2018
By Michelle Chia, Economist, CIMB Research and Economic and Lim Yee Ping, Economist, CIMB Research
HIGHLIGHTS Dusting off the old playbook for SST 2.0 Sales Tax rates of 5% and 10%, and Service Tax of 6% proposed under SST 2.0. Taxable goods and services shrink from 60% of CPI
26 May, 2016
As appeared in Bernama Regional businesses welcome the strengthening of private sector’s role in AEC 2025 but call for tangible results KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) ASEAN Business Club and regional companies expressed support
22 September, 2014
By The Business Times
Hng Kiang: More seamless customs procedures ahead Companies can look forward to more seamless customs procedures as ASEAN member countries continue to work together towards greater economic integration, said Minister for Trade and Industry