Malaysia’s 2Q GDP outpaces estimates at 6%
Malaysia’s economy grew 6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing the official advance estimate of 5.8% and accelerating from the 5.4% growth recorded in the first quarter.
At a press conference on the second-quarter economic performance on Friday (Aug 14), Chief Statistician Siti Asiah Ahmad said the stronger performance was driven by resilient household spending, steady income growth, policy support, increased investment and stronger exports.
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