Kuala Lumpur, 16 July 2026 – Malaysia remains on track to achieve its official economic growth target of between 4% and 5% in 2026, supported by resilient household spending, stronger industrial production and sustained demand for electrical and electronics products linked to the global artificial intelligence investment cycle.

Economists expect the economy to maintain solid momentum in the second quarter, although growth could moderate during the second half of the year as higher energy costs, trade disruptions and weaker global business confidence place pressure on external demand.

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