An OECD report shows that despite resistance, the Malaysian economy is likely to remain resilient, and GDP growth in 2026 and 2027 is expected to be 4.9% and 5.0%, respectively. According to the report, strong demand for exports related to semiconductors and artificial intelligence, a stronger tourism industry under government publicity campaigns, and a continuous recovery in private consumption and investment should support economic growth. However, the agency believes that risks still exist, including continued tension in the Middle East, rising commodity prices, weak global demand, and renewed trade frictions. The OECD said that inflation may remain within a manageable range, so that monetary policy can remain basically neutral, but the Bank of Malaysia should be wary of rising price pressure. The agency also said that as rising energy prices increase subsidy spending, Malaysia will need to take concrete steps to achieve its plans to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3.5% of GDP by 2026 and to 3.0% by 2028.
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An OECD report shows that despite resistance, the Malaysian economy is likely to remain resilient, and GDP growth in 2026 and 2027 is expected to be 4.9% and 5.0%, respectively. According to the report, strong demand for exports related to semiconductors and artificial intelligence, a stronger tourism industry under government publicity campaigns, and a continuous recovery in private consumption and investment should support economic growth. However, the agency believes that risks still exist, including continued tension in the Middle East, rising commodity prices, weak global demand, and renewed trade frictions. The OECD said that inflation may remain within a manageable range, so that monetary policy can remain basically neutral, but the Bank of Malaysia should be wary of rising price pressure. The agency also said that as rising energy prices increase subsidy spending, Malaysia will need to take concrete steps to achieve its plans to reduce the federal budget deficit to 3.5% of GDP by 2026 and to 3.0% by 2028.