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Malaysia's GDP can grow at least 5 per cent this year
Malaysia' GDP grew by 5.6 per cent in the first quarter and 5.8 per cent in the second.
Tue Aug 29 2017
![Budget 2017 to support growth amid slower fiscal consolidation: RAM Ratings Budget 2017 to support growth amid slower fiscal consolidation: RAM Ratings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81476702437_EstherLain.jpg)
Budget 2017 to support growth amid slower fiscal consolidation: RAM Ratings
RAM Ratings expects Budget 2017 to remain supportive due to the weak external environment and slower GDP growth.
Mon Oct 17 2016
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Digital economy to contribute 20 percent of Malaysia GDP - Salleh Said
He said the digital economy would be the focus of the 2017 Budget, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Thu Sep 22 2016
![Malaysia targets 4-4.5% GDP in 2016 - Strategist Malaysia targets 4-4.5% GDP in 2016 - Strategist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81465976813_WangRinggit.jpg)
Malaysia targets 4-4.5% GDP in 2016 - Strategist
This is despite a weaker growth in regional economies, IQI Group Holdings says.
Fri Aug 12 2016
![Brexit's impact on Malaysia's economic growth insignificant: Irwan Serigar Brexit's impact on Malaysia's economic growth insignificant: Irwan Serigar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51467276143_BrexitBritainEur.jpg)
Brexit's impact on Malaysia's economic growth insignificant: Irwan Serigar
As of now, Malaysia's economy is on the right track to maintain its GDP growth of between 4.0 and 4.5 percent this year.
Fri Jul 01 2016
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Govt mulls handing over pension payment operation to KWAP
This is part of the government's plan to further reduce its debt to the gross domestic product.
Fri Jun 10 2016
![Malaysia's success stories clouded by overly politicised issues: Najib Malaysia's success stories clouded by overly politicised issues: Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463412168_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Malaysia's success stories clouded by overly politicised issues: Najib
The Prime Minister says this is due to some trying to paint a different picture of Malaysia for their own selfish ends when the nation's economic is consistently strong.
Mon May 16 2016
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Highlights of NTP Annual Report 2015
According to the report, Malaysia can achieve truly developed nation status by 2020 under the National Transformation Programme.
Tue Apr 26 2016
![Real GDP to grow moderately at 4.2 pct this year Real GDP to grow moderately at 4.2 pct this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458400185_KualLumpurCity.jpg)
Real GDP to grow moderately at 4.2 pct this year
The growth will be underpinned by private investment growth of 5.6 percent and private consumption growth of 5.2 percent, MIER says.
Thu Apr 21 2016
![World Bank confident Malaysia will grow additional 8 pct GDP by 2030 World Bank confident Malaysia will grow additional 8 pct GDP by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61454058432_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
World Bank confident Malaysia will grow additional 8 pct GDP by 2030
The growth will be driven by the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, World Bank's Anabel Gonzalez says.
Fri Feb 26 2016
![Malaysia's economy can weather global challenges, says Najib Malaysia's economy can weather global challenges, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81452247295_KUALALUMPUR.jpg)
Malaysia's economy can weather global challenges, says Najib
The Prime Minister says the economic success last year has placed the country among the best in the ASEAN region.
Sun Feb 21 2016
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025