Statistics Department: M’sia to hit 2023 GDP target

"I expect the country’s economic growth for 2023 is going in the direction that the government has targeted,” chief statistician Mohd Uzir said.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is set to achieve the 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 4% to 5%, based on the good economic momentum seen so far, according to the Statistics Department.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said consumer spending sentiment is normally at an above average level in the fourth quarter (4Q) of the year compared with other quarters.