Hong Leong Bank anticipates a moderate growth of around 4.5 – 5% for the Malaysian economy this year, benefiting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments.
Sharing its 2025 economic house view to clients, analysts, and members of the media at HLB’s premier Wealth Symposium 2025, the Bank sees Malaysia’s economy benefiting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investment, emphasizing on key growth themes such as a revival in tourism, clean energy initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), and infrastructure development momentum in Johor. The country’s position as a neutral player in global trade tensions will also enhance its appeal to investors seeking stability and diversification.
HLB’s Wealth Symposium is an annual event where analysts and industry experts share its economic house view for the year, and provide clients with updates on global markets and investment strategies for the year ahead. This year’s symposium offered interesting insights on key economies, while emphasising the importance of diversification and agility in managing wealth amidst global economic shifts.
