Malaysia’s GDP expanded 5.2% in Q3 2025, driven by broad-based growth and strong cooperation across government and private sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy recorded broad-based growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance across all major sectors.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic) said the improved performance reflected close cooperation between the government, civil service, private sector and wider community.
This cooperation enabled the country to withstand various economic and external challenges throughout the year, he added.
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Gross domestic product expanded 5.2% during the quarter, up from 4.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Fadillah noted the MADANI Government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has now reached its third year.
“The journey has not been easy, and there is still a long way to go, but the government will continue to stay committed to delivering the best services for the well-being of all Malaysians,” he said in a Facebook post.
Commenting on international developments, he said geopolitical tensions and prolonged conflicts in the Middle East have affected energy security and global supply chains.
He stated this serves as a reminder that political stability, national unity and prudent economic management are key safeguards for the country.
Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, highlighted Malaysia’s success as host of the 47th ASEAN Summit.
He said the summit helped ASEAN refocus on shared priorities such as economic stability, food and energy security.
It also reinforced ASEAN’s role as a regional stabilising force, he added.
“ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 not only enhanced Malaysia’s image on the global stage, but also strengthened the country’s position as a trusted strategic partner,” he said.
It expanded economic and cooperation opportunities for the people’s well-being and a sustainable regional future, he noted.
On the ministerial level, he said the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry achieved a historic milestone.
This was through hosting the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and launching the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2035.
Fadillah said the achievements included signing an enhanced memorandum of understanding on the ASEAN Power Grid.
They also included the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (Successor Agreement) and the launch of the APG Financing Initiative.
The initiative is in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
“These achievements reflected Malaysia’s leadership in driving ASEAN’s energy agenda towards a more inclusive and sustainable future,” he said.
PETRA will continue to strengthen the energy transition agenda while intensifying efforts to transform water resources management, he added. – Bernama
