Second-Quarter GDP Growth Of 5.8 Per Cent Shows Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient

CYBERJAYA (Malaysia), July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remained resilient as preliminary data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed that its gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir noted that the figure was higher than the 5.4 per cent recorded in the first quarter of this year, demonstrating that the country's economic activity continued to expand despite geopolitical pressures.

"We certainly welcome the 5.8 per cent growth on top of the 5.4 per cent recorded in the first quarter. When we look at economic growth, it is measured against the previous growth base. That is why it shows the economy remains strong and resilient.

"At the same time, it also indicates that the interventions we have implemented have helped ease concerns and significantly mitigate disruptions to economic activity," he told a press conference on Friday.

Earlier, in its advance GDP estimates for the second quarter, DOSM reported that Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.8 per cent, following the 5.4 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

DOSM said the performance was supported by growth across nearly all economic sectors, except agriculture, which contracted.
-- BERNAMA