Malaysia's GDP grew 5.1% in Q4 2013

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy grew 5.1% in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 (Q4, 2013), which was above economists' expectations of 4.8%, underpinned by the stronger manufacturing and services sectors.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said on Wednesday that on a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the economy expanded 2.1% (3Q2013: 1.7%).