They trust what they feel in their wallets, not what they read in reports on economic growth. For this category of Malaysians, economic survival is judged by one simple test: How much money is left at the end of the month? At its core, the People Economy measures and manages the economy based on how people live alongside traditional macro indicators. Placing the People Economy front and centre reconnects economic policy with daily human realities. Both policy and messaging must shift from programmes to outcomes, and must link GDP growth to broad-based impact.

Source: The Edge Markets January 26, 2026 05:34 UTC