Our Scans · Malaysia · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the longer term, MBPP hopes its evolving digital ecosystem can serve as a replicable model for other city councils across Malaysia. TheEdge
• [New] Malaysia further supports to include the risk brought by quantum computing including the readiness of post-quantum cryptography in the final report. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Malaysia supports El Salvador to include managing the risk of AI in the final report. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Through SAF collaboration, Indonesia and Malaysia can significantly contribute to ICAO's target of zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050. TEMPO.CO
• [New] Malaysia offers significant growth opportunities for enterprises looking to scale in Southeast Asia. Pan African Visions
• Passenger demand is expected to be strong given the relaxation in visa requirements in several Asian countries, particularly China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. Focus on Travel News - ftnnews.com
• While Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand have already facilitated QRIS into their national payment systems, further expansion into India and South Korea could be hampered by concerns about creating friction with Washington. The Conversation
• National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia is an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, with a mandate to develop and position Malaysia as the preferred aerospace economy in Southeast Asia, and an integral part of the global aerospace value chain by 2030. the korea herald
• Gas Malaysia is well-positioned to seize new opportunities, backed by its extensive gas infrastructure and presence across Peninsular Malaysia. The Star
• Bank Negara Malaysia expects to revise its 2025 gross domestic product growth forecast within the next one to two months and is refraining from immediate adjustments to avoid making changes based solely on assumptions. Sun Media Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
• Malaysia aims to strengthen bilateral trade relations, unlock new commercial opportunities, and drive innovation within Malaysia's palm oil sector. ADM Investor Services
• Infrastructure Development: Ongoing infrastructure developments, such as the expansion of ports and the construction of rail networks, will enhance logistics capabilities and improve connectivity within Malaysia and with global markets. MarkWide Research
• Aligned with important national policies - including the National Automotive Policy, New Industrial Master Plan 2030, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap - the Autoshow reinforces Malaysia's pivot toward high-value, innovation-led industry and clean energy adoption. Malaysia SME
• Malaysia's central bank is set to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday at 3%, while first-quarter data will likely show the Philippines economy maintained its momentum in the new year. financialpost
• Export targets to Cambodia (400 MW by 2030) and to Singapore, Malaysia and others (5,000-10,000 MW by 2035) are reaffirmed. the-shiv
• As Malaysia is rapidly becoming a regional hub for data centers, it presents a unique opportunity for IWK to support the sustainability of Malaysia's data center industry through reclaimed water supply. https://vir.com.vn/
• Strengthening trade cooperation and diversifying supply chains among major Global South economies (such as China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Russia, Brazil, Nigeria, and South Africa) can help mitigate tariff-induced disruptions and promote a more resilient, equitable global trading system. The World Financial Review
• While Malaysia could benefit from some trade diversion - thanks to lower US tariffs on Asean compared to that on China - it will not fully offset the risks posed by a slower global economy. The Business Times
• Tech spending in 2025 will grow by 8.5% in Indonesia, 7.2% in Malaysia, 9.4% in the Philippines, 7.7% in Thailand, and 10% in Vietnam, totaling approximately US$ 69 billion. Yahoo Finance
• As Malaysia moves toward becoming a high-tech, high-income economy by 2030 and beyond, engineers will be needed to build the smart cities, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure of the future. Borneo Post Online
• Over 50% of data center facilities in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia are located in semi-urban and rural regions, presenting untapped potential for cooling technology adoption. Market Data Forecast
• Malaysia will facilitate the efforts of the Chinese Cultural Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to further promote cultural exchanges between both countries. Friends of Socialist China

Last updated: 13 June 2025