KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the MADANI Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Govt Confident 2026 GDP Growth Will Exceed 5 Pct, Strong Economy To Benefit The People - Amir Hamzah
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The Malaysian government expects 2026 GDP growth to exceed 5%, with a 6.0% Q2 growth and a 5.3% Q3 growth, while unemployment stays low at 2.9% and investment and trade hit record highs.
- 2026 GDP projected between 4.8% and 5.3%, likely above 5%
- Q2 2026 GDP grew 6.0%, Q3 5.3%, cumulative 5.5% for first three quarters
- Unemployment rate was 2.9% in August, and the ringgit remains resilient
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