Malaysia defies global slump with 5.4pc Q1 GDP growth

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour speaks during a press conference at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur on November 14, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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By Malay Mail

Malaysia defies global slump with 5.4pc Q1 GDP growth

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