Malaysian economy to rise in Q2, lockdowns dampen outlook

However, 28.3% of the total population has been fully inoculated thanks to accelerated vaccination drives.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy is expected to grow sharply in the second quarter from a low base in the year-ago period, but COVID-19 lockdowns will hamper growth, according to economists polled by Reuters.

The economy is seen growing 14.3% year-on-year between April and June, according to the median estimate of a Reuters poll of 20 economists.