The Ringgit Is No Longer an Emerging Market Currency. It Is a Regional Macro Hedge. As global macro stress deepens, Juwai IQI Chief Global Economist Shan Saeed argues that the Malaysian ringgit has undergone a structural upgrade that most market participants have not yet fully priced — and that the rest of ASEAN is being…
Central bank projects growth of 4–5% in 2026 as resilient domestic demand, strong investment and a sound financial system help cushion external shocks. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.2% in 2025, demonstrating resilience in a global environment increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and…
Shan Saeed says disciplined policy, low inflation and steady growth will keep the ringgit resilient within ASEAN BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As global investors look ahead to 2026, the Malaysian ringgit is increasingly being assessed through the lens of structural strength rather than short-term volatility. According to Shan…
Shan Saeed Global chief economist at Juwai IQI sees synchronized macro stability positioning Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier investment destination By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR – As Malaysia approaches 2026, the nation’s economic fundamentals are not merely holding steady—they are demonstrably strengthening, positioning the country as one of ASEAN’s premier investment destinations and…
Discover why Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2024 despite global challenges. Insights from a leading economist shed light on key factors driving the country’s economic resilience.
