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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Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd

YEAR-END/ANALYSIS: Malaysia’s 2026 Economic Paradox: Strong Growth, Strained Households

Professor Geoffrey Williams A leading economist highlights the widening gap between macroeconomic performance and household realities as income challenges persist BY  TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 – Malaysia heads into 2026 facing a familiar but increasingly pronounced paradox. Key macroeconomic indicators point to resilience, solid GDP growth, low inflation and a…

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RMK13: Steering Malaysia’s Economic Resilience and Regional Leadership in a Volatile Global Economy

Economist Shan Saeed during a visit to Harvard Business School, where he continues to draw inspiration for global economic thought leadership Economist Shan Saeed says the 13th Malaysia Plan charts a credible course for inclusive growth and global relevance, but underscores that disciplined execution is vital. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR ,…

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Ringgit to Stay Structurally Stable in 2025 Despite Global Tariff Shockwaves, Says Shan Saeed

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Kuala Lumpur, April 9 – The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is poised to maintain structural stability in 2025, with an outlook ranging between 4.10 and 4.30, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI. This resilience is projected even amidst ongoing global trade tensions and tariff turbulence. Shan’s…

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