KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

BEIJING, March 5 — China targets an economic growth rate of around 5 per cent in 2025, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Malaysia's 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to be resilient at 4.2 per cent year-on-year versus the forecast growth of 3.8 per cent in 2023 despite the weak external backdrop, according to OCBC Bank.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bhd (MIDF Research) expects Malaysia’s domestic demand to stay supportive of growth buoyed by the positive labour market, encouraging recovery of the tourism sector and moderating inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Malaysia’s domestic demand is expected to play a key role in sustaining the country’s overall growth going forward.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Malaysia’s domestic demand is expected to remain upbeat from the fourth quarter of this year supported by a resilient labour market, easing inflationary pressure, a rise in tourism activities and supportive economic policies, said MIDF Research.