KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy expanded by 16.1% in the second quarter (1Q 2021: -0.5%) as the economic performance was supported mainly by the improvement in domestic demand and continued robust exports performance.
Bank Negara Malaysia said on Friday the strong growth also reflected the low base from the significant decline in activity during the second quarter of 2020.
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