PETALING JAYA: Malaysia exceeded economic expectations last year, with the economy growing by an estimated 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The growth spike in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) resulted in Malaysia's overall economic growth reaching 4.9% in 2025, said the Prime Minister’s senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, who spoke on Anwar’s behalf.
He said this exceeded the government’s official projected overall economic growth of between 4.0% and 4.8% for 2025.
“Amid a challenging global environment, including external pressures on trade, the policy adjustment measures and economic reforms implemented by the government have helped maintain domestic economic stability and safeguard the interests of the people.
“More targeted assistance and subsidy approaches will continue to support the purchasing power of those in need.
“At the same time, the strengthening of bilateral and multilateral relations with international partners has contributed to investor confidence and the continuity of trade and investment activities,” he said in an official briefing on Anwar’s Facebook page on Friday (Jan 16).
Tunku Nashrul added that the government’s Madani Economy framework will continue to serve as the foundation of national economic management, with an emphasis on balanced, resilient growth centred on public well-being.
