Staying the course on reforms


MALAYSIA’S economy not only grew faster in 2025, but confidence quietly returned – a shift that could matter even more for 2026.

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5.2% last year, exceeding the official forecast of 4% to 4.8%, with growth accelerating to 6.3% in the fourth quarter (4Q25) from 5.4% in the preceding quarter.

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