KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2026 – Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain supported by its strong semiconductor ecosystem, resilient electrical and electronics exports and continued investment momentum, even as the global economy faces slower trade conditions and geopolitical uncertainty.
Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia is well positioned to sustain growth through its established semiconductor and electrical and electronics ecosystem, supported by continued demand for advanced chips, artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres and high-value manufacturing. His remarks reinforce the government’s view that the country’s technology supply chain remains a major pillar of economic resilience.
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