KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Reuters): Malaysia's economy grew at its slowest pace this year during the third quarter, as annual growth slipped to 5.6 per cent from a revised estimate of 6.5 per cent growth in the previous quarter, with exports struggling against a fragile global economy.
The third quarter growth matched the median forecast from a Reuter's poll of economists. Expectations for the Southeast Asian economy were subdued as exports have slowed considerably following a robust first half.
Central bank Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz pointed to supportive domestic factors that would underpin economic growth.
"Malaysia's economy is expected to remain on a steady growth path. While private consumption may moderate, investment activity will be supported by the continued flow of ongoing and new projects by the private and public sectors," Zeti told reporters after the data was released on Friday.
Malaysia\\\'s growth slows to 5.6pc in Q3 as exports drag
FE Team | Published: November 15, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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