Malaysia Central Bank Holds Rates as Growth Stays Firm

Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, as expected, as strong economic growth and mild inflation gave policymakers room to remain on hold.

WSJ • Sep 3, 2026

EWM: The Underrated Asia Play

The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF offers targeted exposure to Malaysia's equity market, with a concentrated 54% weighting in Financials and 21% in Industrials. EWM stands to benefit from Malaysia's data center boom, semiconductor sector ambitions, and the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism initiative, all driving potential re-rating catalysts. Trading at a 14.4x P/E, EWM is attractively valued versus broader emerging markets, providing a margin of safety amid positive structural trends.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Asian Currencies Consolidate Before Decision by Warsh-Led FOMC

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar before first decision by a FOMC led by Chairman Kevin Warsh later.

WSJ • Jun 17, 2026

Malaysia says it is seeking new sources of fuel amid energy crunch

Malaysia is seeking new sources of fuel amid a ​global crunch caused by the war in ‌Iran, though any supplies would need to be able to be processed by the country's ​refineries, the Economy Minister said ​on Wednesday.

Reuters • Jun 10, 2026

Younger Generations Drive Investment Growth In Southeast Asia

The retail surge is driven by rapid digitalization, a young demographic and increasing disposable income. Young investors are embracing both traditional and alternative assets.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

Malaysia steps on gas, cuts coal use as power demand surges to record

Malaysia ​is tapping its offshore gas reserves to meet record power demand driven by a searing heatwave and ‌data centres, even as countries across Asia burn more coal to make up for liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Reuters • May 28, 2026

Malaysia Central Bank Holds Steady as It Gauges Impact of Mideast War

The central bank noted uncertainties arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict, saying the economic impact will depend on how the situation develops.

WSJ • May 7, 2026

US–Iran Ceasefire Ignites EM ETF Rally With A Twist: Brazil In, India Out

A tentative U.S/–Iran ceasefire has reignited risk appetite across emerging markets, driving more than $1.1 billion into U.S.-listed EM ETFs and snapping a four-week streak of heavy outflows, reported Bloomberg.

Benzinga • Apr 13, 2026

Hunting For Dividends: Is ASEAN Next?

ASEAN's dividend opportunity is underpinned by diverse and evolving market characteristics. The FTSE ASEAN Index, which captures the large- and mid-cap companies listed in the five ASEAN markets - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines - has delivered a 10-year average dividend yield of 3.57%. Across multiple market cycles over the past 25 years, a back-test of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index's strategy showed notable resilience during market downturns and lower overall volatility compared with the broader ASEAN market.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

EWM: Strong Growth And Notable Discount To Emerging Asia (Rating Downgrade)

The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) remains a solid long-term exposure to Malaysia, but is downgraded to Hold after a strong rally. Malaysia's economy is resilient, with upgraded 2025 growth projections and contained inflation, supporting a positive outlook versus regional peers. EWM trades at a discount to larger emerging markets, offering value, but faces Q4 headwinds and heavy financials exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 27, 2025