Economy & Trade
Trade rules, energy, commodities, inflation and employment — the numbers that end up in a Malaysian wallet, a Malaysian payroll or a Malaysian invoice.
Analysis
Petronas revenue hits RM152.4b in H1 2026 on higher LNG sales and domestic production
Petronas recorded RM152.4 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by higher LNG sales and domestic production. The figure shapes government revenue through dividends and taxes, while Petronas' 1,000 community initiatives since 2020 show how the company spreads its spending. Malaysian
Malaysia's exports passed RM200 billion for the first time in September
September exports hit a record RM215.11 billion, up 54.5% on a year earlier. What the trade numbers do and do not say about Malaysian pay, prices and jobs.
BNM holds OPR at 2.75% as inflation averages 1.8% in first seven months
Bank Negara Malaysia held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% on 3 September 2026. Inflation averaged 1.8% in the first seven months. Loan rates and deposit yields stay put for now.