KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 : Malaysia's economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as activity slowed in some key sectors.In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expanded by 6.3 per c

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 : Malaysia's economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as activity slowed in some key sectors.In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expanded by 6.3 per c

The rise in the January-to-March period was driven by sustained growth in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors. .