PETALING JAYA: The country’s economy remains on a resilient footing with a steady outlook for 2026, supported by firm electrical and electronics and semiconductor exports, a tightening labour market, rising foreign direct investment and a sustained tourism recovery, according to Citi Research.
The assessment was shared at Citi Malaysia’s 2026 macroeconomic forum, which convened senior corporate leaders and market participants, with Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Liew Chin Tong as the guest of honour.
Citi Malaysia country officer and banking head Vikram Singh said the country remained well-positioned for long-term growth, citing a stable macroeconomic environment backed by a clear and forward-looking policy agenda.
“There is a saying that the time to fix the roof is while the sun is shining. Today’s forum is a reminder that Malaysia continues to be a good place to do business – with a stable macroeconomic environment supported by a clear, coherent and forward-looking policy agenda,” said Vikram in a statement.
“Now is a compelling time for businesses and policymakers to build capacity, strengthen resilience and position Malaysia for long term competitiveness,” he added.
