KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the July-September period compared to a year earlier, slowing from the previous quarter, the central bank said Friday.
Exports remain strong, but global volatility looms over the Southeast Asian country

Private consumption continues to support Malaysia's economy. (Photo by Norman Goh)
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the July-September period compared to a year earlier, slowing from the previous quarter, the central bank said Friday.