KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Business : IMF Forecasts Malaysia Gdp Growth At 5.2 Pct In 2026, Moderating To 4.7 Pct In 2027
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- In its October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific, themed “Resilient Amid Uncertainty: Can It Be Sustained?”, the IMF highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.
- “Malaysia and Singapore have increased exports as assemblers and packagers of technology products, while strong investment in data centres in China, India, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia has also contributed to growth,” it said in its report today.
- The investment in data centres has generated broader demand for intermediate goods from regional suppliers, including Thailand and Vietnam.
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