Economy expands 5.3% in 3Q 2026

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM MYT (4 hr ago)

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The services sector remained the main impetus of economic growth in 3Q 2026, recording a 5.4% increase compared to 5.9% in 2Q 2026.

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Economy expands 5.3% in 3Q 2026

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