Malaysia’s economy grows 5.4% in Q1
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, slightly above expectations despite mounting global headwinds. The pace exceeded both the 5.3 per cent forecast by analysts and a preliminary government estimate. The expansion was supported by firm domestic demand and continued strength in exports linked to the artificial intelligence boom. Afifah Ariffin reports.
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, slightly above expectations despite mounting global headwinds. The pace exceeded both the 5.3 per cent forecast by analysts and a preliminary government estimate. The expansion was supported by firm domestic demand and continued strength in exports linked to the artificial intelligence boom. Afifah Ariffin reports.