Malaysia’s economic diversity to ease Iran war impact: central bank
Economy
Bank Negara forecasts 4.0% to 5.0% growth in 2026, even with prolonged conflict
Shoppers at a mall in Johor Bahru, Malaysia: The country’s central bank said on March 31 that the economy is resilient enough to cope with the Iran war, for now. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
NORMAN GOH
March 31, 2026 16:48 JST
Updated on March 31, 2026 17:45 JST
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s diversified economy leaves it in a strong position to ride out the global impacts of war in Iran, according to its central bank governor, citing the country’s robust exports, strong household consumption and buoyant labor market.
