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.
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
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
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.