Malaysian consumers maintain a stable confidence index, as shown by the most recent Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions reported by Nielsen. The values were released for the third quarter of 2017. Experts say that the confidence level remained within the limits if its highest level over the last two years. The index was reported to influence the FMCG sector.

Malaysia’s Budget for 2018 includes a series of investment-favorable initiatives, meant to support the growth of small and medium-sized companies. Officials also believe that in 2018 private investment will outperform the public investment. Our lawyers in Malaysia highlight the main changes included in the Budget and how small and medium-sized companies could benefit from them.