Amir Hamzah: Malaysia confident of exceeding 5pc GDP growth in 2026 as strong economy benefits the people

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the Madani Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

“Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026. With overall GDP growth for 2026 projected at between 4.8 and 5.3 per cent, the government is confident that growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2027 at the policy stage for the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in the Dewan Rakyat today.

In its recent Preliminary Estimates of GDP report, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) estimated that the Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, following growth of 6.0 per cent in the preceding quarter.

DOSM said the growth was supported by positive performances across all economic sectors, except mining and quarrying, which recorded a contraction.

“Cumulatively, for the first three quarters of 2026, the Malaysian economy registered growth of 5.5 per cent, higher than the 4.8 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025,” DOSM said.

Amir Hamzah said growth in 2027 is projected to be between 4.2 and 5.2 per cent.

The unemployment rate remained low at 2.9 per cent in August. The value of approved investments and trade reached the highest levels in history.

“The ringgit remains resilient. The country’s competitiveness ranking also improved significantly, rising from 34th in 2024 to 15th spot in just two years. These achievements show that the national economy is on the right track, with strong fundamentals despite global uncertainties.

“We are mobilising the capabilities and contributions of all parties to advance the nation-building agenda anchored in the Madani Economy framework.”

The aim is to develop high-value economic sectors and master the latest technologies to create better jobs and improve the people’s well-being, he said.

“Additionally, we want the country to remain grounded in good governance, strong unity among its people, and the continued preservation of its national treasures and heritage.” — Bernama

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吉隆坡，10月29日讯——财政部第二部长拿督斯里阿米尔·哈姆扎·阿齐赞表示，政府有信心今年经济增长率将超过5.0%，这将是马达尼政府执政以来连续第三年经济增长率超过5.0%。

“2026年第二季度国内生产总值（GDP）增长了6.0%。预计2026年全年GDP增​​长率将在4.8%至5.3%之间，政府有信心今年的增长率将超过5.0%。”他在今天财政部在国会下议院政策阶段就2027年供应法案进行辩论结束时说道。

马来西亚统计局 (DOSM) 在其最近发布的国内生产总值初步估算报告中估计，继上一季度增长 6.0% 之后，马来西亚经济在 2026 年第三季度增长了 5.3%。

DOSM表示，除采矿和采石业出现萎缩外，所有经济部门的积极表现都支撑了经济增长。

马来西亚统计局表示：“2026 年前三个季度，马来西亚经济累计增长 5.5%，高于 2025 年同期的 4.8%。”

阿米尔·哈姆扎表示，预计 2027 年的增长率将在 4.2% 至 5.2% 之间。

8月份失业率保持在2.9%的低位。获批投资和贸易额达到历史最高水平。

“令吉依然坚挺。国家的竞争力排名也显著提升，从2024年的第34位跃升至短短两年内的第15位。这些成就表明，尽管全球经济存在不确定性，但国民经济基本面强劲，正走在正确的轨道上。”

“我们正在调动各方的力量和贡献，以推进以马达尼经济框架为基础的国家建设议程。”

他说，目标是发展高价值经济部门，掌握最新技术，创造更好的就业机会，改善人民福祉。

“此外，我们希望国家继续秉持良好的治理理念，保持人民的团结，并持续保护其国家瑰宝和文化遗产。”——马新社

法赫米表示，马来西亚通信和多媒体委员会（MCMC）正在审查是否需要对包括Roblox在内的网络游戏制定进一步的监管规定。

吉兰丹州务大臣表示，马来人保留地占吉兰丹州已登记土地的91.58%。

马来西亚的新型车辆整合了地理空间工具，以加快灾害响应速度。