Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 19 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he expects the Southeast Asian nation to achieve its growth target of 4-4.8% this year, after its gross domestic product (GDP) surged to 5.2% in the third quarter.
Anwar, who also serves as Minister of Finance, said that with resilient domestic demand, a stable labour market, and continued investments in high-growth, high-value sectors, the country is building a solid foundation for sustained economic momentum through the remainder of the year.
Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared with 4.4% in the second quarter, driven by robust performance across all sectors. He added that resilient domestic demand continued to underpin growth desp...