KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4% from 4.1%, citing resilient domestic demand despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
“Malaysia enters this crisis period from a position of strength. We expect domestic demand to be strong this year because of favourable labour market dynamics, as well as continued government support where required,” World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi said at a briefing for the Malaysia Economic Monitor (MEM) April 2026.
