Kuala Lumpur, 15 July 2026 – Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to moderate in the second quarter of 2026, but resilient domestic demand, improving manufacturing conditions and stable policy support may keep the economy on a healthy expansion path.

Gross domestic product growth for the April-to-June period is expected to come in between 4.8% and 5.0%, easing from the stronger 5.4% recorded in the first quarter. The moderation reflects a normalisation from the earlier growth momentum, alongside external uncertainty, energy-market volatility and uneven global trade conditions.

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