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Advance GDP estimates indicate Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026

Malaysia’s advance GDP estimate increased 5.3 per cent growth in the third quarter of 2026 as compared to 6.0 per cent in the preceding quarter. The performance was supported by expansion in the Services, Manufacturing and Construction sectors. The Agriculture sector rebounded to positive growth, while the Mining and quarrying sector contracted. In terms of quarter-on-quarter performance, the Malaysia’s economy increased to 4.6 per cent as compared to 1.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026.

The Services sector recorded a growth of 5.4 per cent, mainly driven by the Wholesale & retail trade, Information & communication and Finance & insurance sub-sectors. The Manufacturing sector expanded by 7.5 per cent, supported by export-oriented industries, particularly Electrical, electronic & optical products and Petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products. The Agriculture sector rebounded to 1.3 per cent, driven by higher output in the Oil palm and Livestock sub-sectors. Meanwhile, the Mining and quarrying sector contracted by 4.9 per cent, influenced by lower production of Crude oil & condensate. The Construction sector grew by 6.0 per cent, supported by Non-residential buildings and Specialised construction activities sub-sectors.

For the first three quarters of 2026, Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.5 per cent, compared with 4.8 per cent in the corresponding period of 2025.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is committed to compile and disseminate statistics that serve the needs of statistical users. DOSM will release the actual GDP for the third quarter of 2026 on 18 November 2026.

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