Malaysian bonds are facing increased vulnerability to outflows as local yields rise alongside US Treasuries , following Donald Trump’s election win. Analysts suggest this trend could continue, particularly given the sharp ringgit depreciation against a strengthening dollar. Malaysian bonds saw net outflows of RM11.2 billion (US$2.6 billion) last month — the largest since March 2020 — according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) data. This outflow, coupled with a sell-off in US Treasuries and a weakening ringgit, is pressuring yields higher. Notably, the 90-day correlation between Malaysian bonds and the ringgit has risen to 0.63, signaling that as the ringgit weakens, bond yields tend to rise. “The election outcome suggests continued dollar strength ,” said Philip McNicholas, Asia sovereign strategist at Robeco Group in Singapore. “With Treasury yields steepening, there’s a risk of further foreign withdrawal from emerging-market (EM) assets , especially Malaysia’s lower-yielding bonds.”
Malaysia's digital game industry has achieved remarkable growth, generating RM45 million in sales and export revenue from government funding between 2014 and 2024, as revealed by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has been instrumental in this success, approving 60 projects with a total funding of RM36.7 million for the development of digital games across computer, console, and mobile platforms.
Gobind also highlighted that during the same period, MDEC received a digital content fund allocation of RM163 million to bolster the animation industry, digital games, digital comics, and creative technology content.
“All these projects have successfully created over 700 job opportunities. This demonstrates the significant potential of the digital game industry in Malaysia, driven by strong government support in areas such as market access, incubators, conferences, workshops, and skill development programs," Gobind noted during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.
Citing Newzoo's global game market report, Gobind mentioned that global game revenue is projected to hit US$187.70 billion (RM818.33 billion) in 2024, with expectations to grow to US$213.3 billion by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 3.1% from 2022 to 2027.
To further boost local games, MDEC has established a platform for Malaysian companies to explore international market access. Major digital game markets that Malaysia frequently participates in include the Games Developers Conference in the US, the Tokyo Game Show in Japan, ChinaJoy in China, and Gamescom in Europe.
This ongoing development reflects Malaysia's growing presence in the global digital economy, showcasing its potential as a regional hub for the digital games industry.
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