M’sia GDP to grow 5.2% in 2014: HSBC

HSBC Asean Economist Lim Su Sian says she expects the GDP for 2013 to record 4.6% growth, and 2014's to grow 5.2%.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow 5.2% this year as the export cycle has started to improve amid external recovery despite some domestic headwinds, said HSBC Asean Economist Lim Su Sian.

Lim said she expects the GDP for 2013 to record 4.6% growth driven mostly by domestic factors such as a rise in household income.