Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4% in Q1

Malaysia's GDP expands 4.4% in Q1, slowest in a year

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, down from a revised 4.9% expansion in the October-Decem

Malaysia's economy grows 4.4% in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy grew 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, below market expectations but in line with government estimates, data showed on Friday (May 16). Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast annual gross domestic product growth would come in at 4.5 pe

RHB IB maintains 2025 GDP forecast at 4.5 pct amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast at 4.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY), despite Malaysia’s first quarter 2025 (1Q 2025) GDP growth data coming in slightly lower than expected at 4.4 per cent. It said that the downside risks of growth slowing to 3.5-4.0 per cent appear limited, thanks to the recent progress in US-China trade talks. “However, we urge caution against …

Malaysia’s Q1 GDP grows 4.4% amid strong domestic demand and export challenges

Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025, supported by resilient household spending, a firm labour market, and steady export performance, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today. The figure confirms earlier estimates, though it reflects slight moderation from the previous quarter. Private consumption remained a key driver, expanding 5% year-on-year from January to March, slightly below the 5.3% growth in Q4 2024. BNM attribut…

Malaysia’s Q1 GDP growth meets expectation, but outlook remains clouded by external risks

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, matching official forecasts, but Bank Negara cautioned that escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties will decelerate growth for the remainder of the year.

Malaysia’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q1 2025

Bank Negara Malaysia attributes the performance to expansion in domestic demand and investments.