The Star·3 min read·medium
Malaysia's economy expands 5.8% in 2Q, advance estimates reveal
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Malaysia's economy grew by 5.8% in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations due to strong performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors. This growth marks an improvement from the 5.4% expansion seen in the previous quarter.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy outpaced expectations with 5.8% growth in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q), up from 5.4% in the previous quarter, the official advance estimates show.
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