Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year

Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy

20240517 Malaysia skyline

A view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline: Malaysia's growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2024, helped by stronger private consumption and a recovery in exports. © Reuters

NORMAN GOH, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy expanded 4.2% in the January to March quarter from a year earlier, its fastest pace of growth in a year, official data from the central bank showed Friday.

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