17-October-2026
Economy News
 
Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.3% on Year in Q3, Official Advance Estimate Shows
16-Oct-2026

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% from a year earlier in the third quarter, slowing from the previous three-month period, official advance estimates showed on Friday. • In the second quarter, gross domestic product expanded 6% • During the July to September period, growth was recorded in all economic sectors except for mining and quarrying, which declined 4.9% from a year earlier, the statistics department said in a statement

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