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Malaysia Q1 GDP Growth Revised Slightly Higher
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slightly above preliminary estimates of 5.3%, but easing from 6.2% in Q4. The slowdown was driven by weaker performance in mining and quarrying (-2.1% vs 1.4%), alongside softer growth in agriculture (2.6% vs 5.7%), manufacturing (5.9% vs 6.0%), and construction (7.7% vs 10.9%). Services growth also moderated to 5.6% from 6.2%, though it remained the main driver of overall expansion. On the expenditure side, growth slowed for private consumption (4.7% vs 5.6%), government spending (4.1% vs 6.6%), and fixed investment (7.3% vs 9.3%). Net trade contributed positively, as exports grew 5.2% while imports rose at a softer pace of 4.6%. On a quarterly basis, the economy was flat, marking the weakest performance since Q4 2022, following a revised 1.4% expansion in Q4. Still, Governor Ghaffour said the economy is seen to remain resilient in 2026, with growth projected at 4%–5%, supported by steady domestic demand and export expansion.
Published on 2026-05-15

Malaysia Q1 GDP Growth Revised Slightly Higher
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slightly above preliminary estimates of 5.3%, but easing from 6.2% in the previous quarter. The slowdown was driven by weaker performance in mining and quarrying (-2.1% vs 1.4%), alongside softer growth in agriculture (2.6% vs 5.7%), manufacturing (5.9% vs 6.0%), and construction (7.7% vs 10.9%). Services growth also moderated to 5.6% from 6.2%, though it remained the main driver of overall expansion. On the expenditure side, growth slowed across key components, with private consumption rising 4.7% (vs 5.6%), government spending 4.1% (vs 6.6%), and fixed investment 7.3% (vs 9.3%). Net trade contributed positively to GDP, as exports grew 5.2% while imports rose at a softer pace of 4.6%. On a quarterly basis, the economy was broadly flat, marking the weakest performance since Q4 2022, following an upwardly revised 1.4% expansion in Q4.
Published on 2026-05-15

Malaysia Economy Expands 5.3% in Q1
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from 6.3% in Q4, preliminary estimates showed. Growth moderated across most sectors, including services (5.4% vs 6.3% in Q4), with performance anchored by the wholesale and retail trade sector. DOSM attributed this to sustained consumer spending, supported by a stable labour market, higher incomes, and ongoing household-focused initiatives. Output also rose at a softer pace in manufacturing (5.8% vs 6.1%), construction (7.8% vs 11.0%), and agriculture (2.8% vs 5.4%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying contracted (-1.1% vs +2.0%), primarily due to lower production of crude oil and condensate, as well as natural gas. Despite the overall slowdown, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the Q1 data pointed to an economy that remained fundamentally resilient amid rising global uncertainty, particularly from higher oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Economy Expands 5.3% in Q1
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from 6.3% in Q4 2025, preliminary estimates showed. Despite the moderation, the economy remained resilient amid global geopolitical uncertainties. Growth was broad-based across most sectors, with services (5.4% vs 6.3%), manufacturing (5.8% vs 6.1%), construction (7.8% vs 11.0%), and agriculture (2.8% vs 5.4%) all posting expansions, while mining and quarrying contracted (-1.1% vs +2.0%). Services growth was led by wholesale & retail trade, information & communication, and transportation & storage, while manufacturing was supported by electrical, electronic & optical products; vegetable and animal oils & fats and food processing; and non-metallic mineral products, basic metals & fabricated metal products. Agriculture growth was driven by oil palm and livestock, though rubber and fishing sub-sectors declined. Mining and quarrying weakened due to lower output of crude oil & condensate and natural gas.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Economy Expands 5.3% in Q1
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from 6.3% in Q4 2025, preliminary estimates showed. Despite the moderation, the economy remained resilient amid global geopolitical uncertainties. Growth was broad-based across most sectors, with services (5.4% vs 6.3%), manufacturing (5.8% vs 6.1%), construction (7.8% vs 11.0%), and agriculture (2.8% vs 5.4%) all posting expansions, while mining and quarrying contracted (-1.1% vs +2.0%). Services growth was led by wholesale & retail trade, information & communication, and transportation & storage, while manufacturing was supported by electrical, electronic & optical products; vegetable and animal oils & fats and food processing; and non-metallic mineral products, basic metals & fabricated metal products. Agriculture growth was driven by oil palm and livestock, though rubber and fishing sub-sectors declined. Mining and quarrying weakened due to lower output of crude oil & condensate and natural gas.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Economy Expands 5.3% in Q1
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from 6.3% in Q4, preliminary estimates showed. Growth moderated across most sectors, including services (5.4% vs 6.3% in Q4), with performance anchored by the wholesale and retail trade sector. DOSM attributed this to sustained consumer spending, supported by a stable labour market, higher incomes, and ongoing household-focused initiatives. Output also rose at a softer pace in manufacturing (5.8% vs 6.1%), construction (7.8% vs 11.0%), and agriculture (2.8% vs 5.4%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying contracted (-1.1% vs +2.0%), primarily due to lower production of crude oil and condensate, as well as natural gas. Despite the overall slowdown, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the Q1 data pointed to an economy that remained fundamentally resilient amid rising global uncertainty, particularly from higher oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Stronger Than Initially Thought
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% growth in Q3. This marked the sharpest expansion since Q4 2022, with broad gains in agriculture (5.4% vs 0.1%), driven by oil palm output (16.2%), manufacturing (6.1% vs 4.1%), particularly vegetable and animal oils & fats (12%), and services (6.3% vs 5.5%), led by wholesale and retail trade (5.7%). Conversely, growth slowed in mining and quarrying (2% vs 9.7%) and construction (11% vs 11.8%). On the expenditure side, government spending (8% vs 7.1%), household consumption (5.3% vs 5%), and fixed investment (9.3% vs 7.4%) rose further. Meanwhile, net trade weighed on growth as imports jumped 7.9% (vs 0.7%), while exports increased by a smaller 3.9% (vs 1.7%). On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 0.8%, easing from 2.7% growth in Q3. For the full year, the economy expanded 5.2%.
Published on 2026-02-13

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Stronger Than Initially Thought
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% growth in Q3. This marked the sharpest expansion since Q4 2022, with broad gains in agriculture (5.4% vs 0.1%), driven by oil palm output (16.2%), manufacturing (6.1% vs 4.1%), particularly vegetable and animal oils & fats (12%), and services (6.3% vs 5.5%), led by wholesale and retail trade (5.7%). Conversely, growth slowed in mining and quarrying (2% vs 9.7%) and construction (11% vs 11.8%). On the expenditure side, government spending (8% vs 7.1%), household consumption (5.3% vs 5%), and fixed investment (9.3% vs 7.4%) rose further. Meanwhile, net trade weighed on growth as imports jumped 7.9% (vs 0.7%), while exports increased by a smaller 3.9% (vs 1.7%). On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 0.8%, easing from 2.7% growth in Q3. For the full year, the economy expanded 5.2%.
Published on 2026-02-13

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Stronger Than Initially Thought
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% growth in Q3. This marked the sharpest expansion since Q4 2022, with broad gains in agriculture (5.4% vs 0.1%), driven by oil palm output (16.2%), manufacturing (6.1% vs 4.1%), particularly vegetable and animal oils & fats (12%), and services (6.3% vs 5.5%), led by wholesale and retail trade (5.7%). Conversely, growth slowed in mining and quarrying (2% vs 9.7%) and construction (11% vs 11.8%). On the expenditure side, government spending (8% vs 7.1%), household consumption (5.3% vs 5%), and fixed investment (9.3% vs 7.4%) rose further. Meanwhile, net trade weighed on growth as imports jumped 7.9% (vs 0.7%), while exports increased by a smaller 3.9% (vs 1.7%). On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 0.8%, easing from 2.7% growth in Q3. For the full year, the economy expanded 5.2%.
Published on 2026-02-13

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, flash data showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), lifted by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, non-metallic mineral products, and basic metal and fabricated metals. The agriculture sector also picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in palm oil. Meanwhile, the construction sector kept its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%), dragged by a slowdown in crude oil & condensate and a fall in natural gas. Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, after an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had been the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the full year, the economy grew 4.9%, slightly slowing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Strongest in 1-1/2 Years
Malaysia’s economy advanced by 5.7% year-on-year in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% expansion in the previous quarter and marking the strongest growth since the second quarter of 2024, preliminary estimates showed. The faster growth was mainly driven by manufacturing activity, which rose 6.0% (up from 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, the agriculture sector surged 5.1%, accelerating sharply from a 0.4% rise in Q3, due to a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector maintained double-digit growth of 11.9%, up from 11.8% in the previous quarter. On the other hand, mining and quarrying continued to expand (1.1% vs 9.7% in Q3). For the full year of 2025, the economy grew 4.9%, easing slightly from a 5.1% gain in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Strongest in 1-1/2 Years
Malaysia’s economy advanced by 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% expansion in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, preliminary estimates showed. The faster growth was mainly driven by manufacturing activity, which rose 6.0% (up from 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, the agriculture sector surged 5.1%, accelerating sharply from a 0.4% rise in Q3, due to a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector maintained double-digit growth of 11.9%, up from 11.8% in Q3. On the other hand, mining and quarrying continued to expand (1.1% vs 9.7% in Q3). For the full year of 2025, the economy grew 4.9%, easing from a 5.1% gain in 2024. Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, after an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, marking the strongest since Q4 2021.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, preliminary estimates showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, the agriculture sector surged (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. The construction sector maintained its double-digit growth (11.9% vs 11.8%). However, mining and quarrying was subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%). For the full year of 2025, the economy grew 4.9%, easing from a 5.1% increase in 2024. Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, slowing from an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3 which had recorded the fastest gain since Q4 2021.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, preliminary estimates showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, the agriculture sector picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector maintained its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%). Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, slowing from an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had recorded the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the full year of 2025, the economy grew 4.9%, easing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, preliminary estimates showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, the agriculture sector picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector maintained its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%). Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, slowing from an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had recorded the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the whole year, the economy grew 4.9%, slightly easing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, preliminary estimates showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, as well as basic metal and fabricated metal products. In addition, the agriculture sector picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in the oil palm sub-sector. Meanwhile, the construction sector maintained its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%). Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, slowing from an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had recorded the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the whole year, the economy grew 4.9%, slightly easing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, flash data showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), lifted by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, non-metallic mineral products, and basic metal and fabricated metals. The agriculture sector also picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in palm oil. Meanwhile, the construction sector kept its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%), dragged by a slowdown in crude oil & condensate and a fall in natural gas. Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, after an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had been the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the full year, the economy grew 4.9%, slowing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q4 GDP Growth Hits 1-1/2-Year High
Malaysia’s economy advanced 5.7% yoy in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in Q3 and marking the strongest growth since Q2 2024, flash data showed. Manufacturing activity gained momentum (6.0% vs 4.1% in Q3), lifted by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, non-metallic mineral products, and basic metal and fabricated metals. The agriculture sector also picked up strongly (5.1% vs 0.4%), boosted by a rebound in palm oil. Meanwhile, the construction sector kept its double-digit expansion (11.9% vs 11.8%), helped by a solid rise in non-residential buildings and specialised construction. However, mining and quarrying were subdued (1.1% vs 9.7%), dragged by a slowdown in crude oil & condensate and a fall in natural gas. Quarterly, the economy expanded 3.0%, after an upwardly revised 5.4% rise in Q3, which had been the fastest gain since Q4 2021. For the full year, the economy grew 4.9%, slightly slowing from 5.1% in 2024.
Published on 2026-01-16

Malaysia Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at a Year High
Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in Q3 2025, confirming preliminary estimates and accelerating from 4.4% growth in the previous quarter. This marks the strongest economic expansion in a year, driven by higher output in manufacturing (4.1% vs 3.7% in Q2) and a rebound in mining and quarrying (9.7% vs -5.2%). Meanwhile, growth slowed sharply in agriculture (0.4% vs 2.5%), and, to a lesser extent, in construction (11.8% vs 12.1%) and services (5% vs 5.1%). On the expenditure side, government spending picked up (7.1% vs 6.4%), the fastest since Q2 2024, and net trade contributed positively, with exports rising 1.4% (vs 2.6%) while imports grew more slowly at 0.4% (vs 6.6%). Conversely, Growth slowed for private consumption (5% vs 5.3%), and fixed investments recorded their softest pace in nearly two years (7.4% vs 12.1%). On a quarterly basis, the economy expanded 2.4%, the strongest since Q2 2022, following a revised 2.2% growth in the prior quarter.
Published on 2025-11-14

Malaysia GDP Expands at Fastest Rate in a Year
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.2% year-on-year in Q3 2025, accelerating from 4.4% growth in Q2 and marking the fastest expansion in a year, preliminary estimates showed. The faster growth was driven by manufacturing activity, which rose 4.0% (up from 3.7% in Q2), supported by higher output in electrical and optical products, vegetable and animal oils, fats and food processing, and non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products. Additionally, activity strongly rebounded in mining and quarrying, rising 10.9% after a 5.2% contraction in Q2. While still contributing positively to the economy, growth eased in construction (11.2% vs 12.1%), and agriculture (0.4% vs 2.1%), due to declines in oil palm and rubber sub-sectors. Activity in services remained steady at 5.1%. On a quarterly basis, the economy expanded 5.5%, picking up from 1.0% in the previous quarter.
Published on 2025-10-17