Growth likely at 4.3% in the second quarter


HLIB Research said on the demand side, growth is anticipated to be primarily led by private consumption.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of this year (2Q25) is projected to hit 4.3%, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research).

The projection is slightly below the Statistics Department’s advance estimate and consensus median forecast of 4.5%.

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