KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.2 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by sustained domestic demand and higher net exports, its central bank said Friday.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in a statement that the country's household spending was supported by positive labor market conditions, income-related policy measures, and cash assistance programs.
"Malaysia's economy grew by 4.7 percent in the first nine months of 2025, within the official forecast range of 4 percent to 4.8 percent, reflecting our continued resilience in the face of global challenges," BNM governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
"Looking ahead, global economic conditions will remain challenging and we need to keep strengthening our economic buffers to weather any headwinds that may come our way," he added. ■
