Budget 2027 Must Turn Malaysia’s Growth Momentum Into Productive Power, Says Shan Saeed

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 – Malaysia should use Budget 2027 to make the decisive transition from economic resilience to productive expansion, channelling its stronger growth momentum into infrastructure, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy security, human capital and higher-value private investment while preserving fiscal discipline. That is the central prescription from Shan…

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YEAR ENDER | ANALYSIS: Resilience Over Velocity: Navigating the 2026 Economic Transition

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31, 2025 – As 2025 draws to a close, the global economy is slowing—but not breaking. Growth forecasts for 2026 remain broadly positive across major economies, and the risk of an outright downturn appears contained. Yet beneath the headline numbers lies a more consequential shift. The…

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