IMF forecasts 5.2% GDP growth for Malaysia in 2026
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In its October 2026 regional economic outlook, it highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.
From the original report
“Malaysia and Singapore have increased exports as assemblers and packagers of technology products, while strong investment in data centres in China, India, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia has also contributed to growth,” it said in its report today.
The investment in data centres has generated broader demand for intermediate goods from regional suppliers, including Thailand and Vietnam.
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