Mixed views on first-quarter GDP


Socio Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie expects a GDP growth rate of 4.6% to 4.8% in 1Q22.

PETALING JAYA: While the risk of recession remains low for Malaysia, the domestic economy may have started the year on a weak footing.

In the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), supply chain disruptions, global macroeconomic challenges and labour shortages have continued to bog down the Malaysian economy.

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