KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy beat expectations with 6.3% growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the back of positive labour market conditions and income-related policy support. The 4Q economic print, the country's highest quarterly growth in three years, came in above the official advance estimate of 5.7%. Over full-year 2025, the Malaysian economy grew 5.2%, above the previous year's 5.1% expansion and exceeding the forecast range of 4-4.8%. READ ALSO: Matrade steps up export drive in 2026 after record trade yearMeanwhile, headline inflation in 4Q2025 was stable at 1.3% while core inflation rose to 2.3% from 2% in 3Q2025. Nonetheless, resilient domestic fundamentals are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit," said Bank Negara.

Source: The Star February 14, 2026 03:13 UTC