Disconnect between GDP growth and real wages sparks economic debate
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Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth continues to present a positive picture on paper, yet everyday citizens struggle to feel its benefits amid a rising cost of living.
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Addressing this gap on The Yang Berhenti Menteri Podcast , former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli explained why high macroeconomic figures fail to translate into higher household incomes.
Rafizi noted that while GDP tracks total domestic production, gross national product (GNP) measures income retained by Malaysians.
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- Aug 29, 2026
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- Aug 29, 2026
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