Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth Seen Higher – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 could rise further, underpinned by robust economic performance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

He added that the country’s economy remained strong and resilient, recording 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025.

“Third-quarter GDP in 2025 is expected to reach 5.2 per cent, and full-year growth could surpass earlier projections,” he told the Dewan Rakyat during Question Time.

Anwar was responding to a question from Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) on the effectiveness of the MADANI Economic Policy after 18 to 24 months and the ongoing and planned measures to ensure the policy achieves its objectives.

Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, said trade trends remained positive, with total trade from January to September rising 4.4 per cent to around RM2.24 trillion.

“This was achieved amid an uncertain global economy, particularly due to tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump, yet trade still increased to approximately RM2.24 trillion,” he said.

He added that Malaysia’s competitiveness continued to improve, with the country climbing 11 places in the 2025 Global Competitiveness Index, marking its best performance since 2020.

Malaysia is now ranked 23rd in the 2025 Global Competitiveness Index.

-- BERNAMA