Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's Q1 GDP grew by 5.4pct, driven by investment, AI
Malaysia's resilient investment ecosystem, strong domestic spending, and continued expansion in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors are expected to sustain the country's growth momentum this year, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the earlier projection of 5.3 per cent.