STRONG ECONOMIC GROWTH: (May 27) Malaysias economy grew 7.6% in the first quarter of 2004 - faster than at any time during the past three years helped by stronger demand for Malaysian exports like electronics, and higher spending by local consumers. The growth rate, which exceeds the preceding quarters 6.6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate significantly, puts the country on track to achieving the Governments GDP growth target of between 6% and 6.5% this year.
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