Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21 -- Malaysia has shown notable resilience amid global trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with its economy growing at a healthy pace this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, solid employment growth, and a global upcycle in the technology sector, according to Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Malaysia at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The official said the performance of the Malaysian economy partly reflects sound economic management, as the government has maintained prudent macroeconomic and fiscal policies. The Malaysia-US trade agreement signed in October 2025 has also helped alleviate uncertainty for businesses and consumers in the country.

However, he noted that the global ...