Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth could surpass earlier forecasts, with Q3 growth projected at 5.2%.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product for 2025 could rise further, supported by robust economic performance according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The country’s economy remained strong and resilient, recording 4.4% growth in the first half of 2025.
Third-quarter GDP in 2025 is expected to reach 5.2%, with full-year growth potentially surpassing earlier projections.
Anwar provided this update to the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time on Monday.
He was responding to a question from Aminolhuda Hassan regarding the effectiveness of the MADANI Economic Policy after 18 to 24 months.
Trade trends remained positive, with total trade from January to September rising 4.4% to approximately RM2.24 trillion.
“This was achieved amid an uncertain global economy, particularly due to tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump, yet trade still increased to approximately RM2.24 trillion,” he said.
Malaysia’s competitiveness continued to improve, climbing 11 places in the 2025 Global Competitiveness Index.
The country achieved its best performance since 2020, now ranked 23rd globally in competitiveness. – Bernama
