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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Malaysia's second-quarter GDP growth of six per cent as a major achievement that reinforces investor confidence. However, he cautioned that stronger economic performance should not be conflated with immediate increases in government revenue.
Malaysia's economy expanded 6% in the second quarter of 2026, marking its strongest second-quarter performance outside the pandemic era since 2014, as the MADANI Government's policy measures shield citizens from global inflationary pressures.
Malaysia's economy expanded 6% in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing forecasts despite global supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. PM Anwar attributes the resilience to government support for SMEs and targeted subsidies under the MADANI framework.
Malaysia's economy expanded at 5.8% in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from the first quarter's 5.4% growth rate. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailed the performance as evidence of the nation's continued recovery.
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link is expected to contribute between RM80 and RM90 billion to the country's GDP by 2047, supported by 21 Economic Accelerator Projects designed to unlock development along the 665-kilometre corridor.