Malaysia business sentiments improved in 1Q2024, RAM-CTOS’ survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): Malaysia’s business sentiments on future prospects have improved in the first quarter this year (1Q2024) following two consecutive quarters of deterioration, according to the RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey.

The overall BCI index rose to 53.4 in 1Q2024, from 48.9 in 4Q2023, above the neutral level of 50 delineating positive and negative sentiments,…