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Malaysia's economy grows 5.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2026

16 October 2026

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said the economy expanded 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the July-to-September quarter of 2026, in its advance estimate. Growth slowed from 6.0 per cent in the second quarter but beat market expectations. Manufacturing led with 7.5 per cent growth, driven by electrical and electronic exports, while construction rose 6.0 per cent and services 5.4 per cent. Mining and quarrying shrank 4.9 per cent on lower crude oil output. The full third-quarter figures are due on 18 November 2026. The result keeps Malaysia on track to exceed 5 per cent growth for the full year.

Q3 2026 GDP growth: 5.3% Manufacturing growth: 7.5%

Why it matters for exams: The durable fact is that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) publishes Malaysia's GDP, which grew 5.3 per cent in Q3 2026.

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16 October 2026 Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

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DOSM Department of Statistics Malaysia — Malaysia's national statistics agency, which releases GDP, trade and inflation data.