This is due to improved performance in global economy, says economist.

Anwar says it will steer the economy to safeguard country’s future.

However, govt must diversify nation's economy beyond its traditional sectors. 

Private sector activity remained the key growth driver, says Bank Negara.

Due to tepid consumption and softer global demand, the poll shows.

This is in response to external headwinds.

Significant global economic downturn will severely undermine demand for the region's exports.

Child abuse is a never-ending issue as more than 1,000 cases reported yearly.

The current monetary policy stance was considered appropriate.

The economy shrunk 4.5pct amid the July-September lockdown period.

Governor says M'sia well-positioned to gain as global growth, trade bounce back.

It's likely to expand 5.6 to 6.5 pct next year.

This is supported by several positive signs showing the country's economy heading towards recovery, says minister.

The country must aim to become a global exporting player and grow its manufacturing capabilities, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

The central bank says given the current uncertainties, the stance of monetary policy will be decided by new data.

For this year, the Washington-based organisation forecasts Malaysia’s economy to contract by 1.7 percent.

CORONAVIRUS | M'sia has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic shock in a timely and decisive manner, says the finance minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Continuation of infrastructure projects such as MRT2, LRT3 and the Pan Borneo Highway is expected to lift this year's GDP.

He says Malaysia faces various economic challenges but the government has been striving to overcome it.

The growth is expected despite headwinds from a lengthy US-China trade war and global geopolitical tensions.

LETTER | This time around, the Harapan government must set out clear policies and directions for economic growth.

Instead, Lin See Yan is of the opinion that fiscal policy is the answer to spur the economy.

COMMENT | M'sia wants to be rich and powerful, but can it attain this in a way concurrent to Asean's growth?

COMMENT | There is nothing wrong in relying on resources for growth, but only if mismanagement can be avoided.

Weak exports and tepid domestic demand continue to hurt the trade-dependent nation.