Malaysia tops forecasts for faster growth in 2022


HONG KONG: Economic activity next year in Malaysia and India, two of the countries most affected by Covid-19 outbreaks in recent months, is expected to recover faster than earlier forecast, according to latest surveys.

Malaysia’s growth outlook was upgraded by the most in the region at 85 basis points to an expansion of 5.65% next year, according to the latest survey results compiled by Bloomberg.

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