Kuala Lumpur, 6 July 2026 – Maybank Investment Banking Group has raised Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast to 4.9% from 4.4%, citing resilient first-half momentum, stronger manufacturing activity and improving external trade conditions.

The upward revision reflects Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected economic performance despite heightened geopolitical risks and a more uncertain global environment.

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