Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March

Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia's economy grew 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier and the country's exports to the United States surged in March, data showed on Friday, as authorities warned that U.S. tariffs were creating uncertainty.The official advance GDP estimates showed the econom

Malaysia seen to achieve 4.4 pct growth in first quarter: official estimates show

Malaysia’s economic growth was estimated at 4.4 percent in the first quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, official figures showed Friday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that the first quarter growth is expected to ease from a 5 percent expansion in the previous quarter. “Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth held firm amid persistent global headwinds, underpinned by resilient domest…

Malaysia’s GDP growth likely slows to 4.4% in Q1 as US tariffs cast shadow over outlook

Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, moderating from the 5 per cent expansion recorded in the preceding quarter.