Malaysia Q1 GDP Rises 5.3% YoY

Malaysia's Q1 2026 GDP grew 5.3% YoY, slower than Q4 2025's 6.3% expansion.
Growth was driven by manufacturing, services and construction, while mining and quarrying fell 1.1% due to lower oil and gas output.
Malaysia’s full‑year 2025 economy expanded 5.2%, beating forecasts and posting record trade and approved investment levels.