KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy expanded 5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022, above the median expectation of 4% growth by a Reuters poll of economists.
The improved performance compares to a 0.5% contraction in gross domestic product in the same quarter in 2021 (1Q21) and growth of 3.6% in the immediate preceding quarter (4Q21).
Already a subscriber? Log in
Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
