Malaysia's Economy Grew 5.3% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026, Official Advance Estimate Shows

Malaysia's 1Q GDP to grow 5.3%, reflecting resilience amid elevated oil prices, global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy that remains fundamentally resilient, despite rising global uncertainties, particularly elevated oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's economic growth slows to 5.3% in Q1 as inflation ticks up

Separate data showed consumer prices rose 1.7 per cent in March from a year earlier, up from 1.4 per cent increase in February Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, official advance estimate shows

The rise in the January-to-March period was driven by sustained growth in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors. .

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in Q1, official advance estimate shows

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday (April 17), moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as activity slowed in some key sectors.In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expanded by 6.3 per cent, the fastest pace in three...

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows

Bank Negara Malaysia warn that supply disruptions and higher fuel prices caused by prolonged conflict in the Middle East would pose risks