Strong 2025 Growth Provides Tailwind For Malaysia To Bolster 1Q 2026 Performance – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic performance last year, which recorded 5.2 per cent growth, is expected to cushion the country against global economic uncertainties and bolster its performance in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the implications of the Middle East conflict carry global consequences, as energy prices influence inflation and borrowing costs. “However, for Malaysia, the government is managing the situation and monitoring developments in the Middle East very closely. “Malaysia’s position as a net oil exporter places the country in a reasonable position […]
