KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Advance official estimates indicated that Malaysia's economy grew 5.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, up from a 4.4 percent growth in the previous quarter.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement on Friday that economic momentum in Malaysia strengthened in the third quarter, underpinned by solid performance in all main sectors.
Domestic demand continued to be the primary engine of growth, particularly in tourism-related activities during public and school holidays.
Sustained capital investment and rising external demand further bolstered economic expansion, despite headwinds from uncertain trade policies.
Additionally, the reduction of the Overnight Policy Rate and the disbursement of a one-off cash assistance initiative played a supportive role in stimulating domestic consumption, thereby reinforcing overall economic activity during the quarter. ■
