KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2026 – Malaysia’s economy has surpassed earlier projections despite global uncertainty, rising oil prices and geopolitical disruptions, strengthening confidence that the country remains on a resilient growth path in 2026.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia recorded stronger-than-expected growth in both the final quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year, even as the global economy faced pressure from trade tensions, conflict risks and higher energy prices. Malaysia’s gross domestic product expanded 5.4% in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the earlier advance estimate of 5.3%.
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