# Malaysia's central bank upbeat as economy grows 6% in Q2

https://mins.news/en/video/22171

- CNA, 2026-08-14 13:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WwbyCp3kJI

> Malaysia’s economy grew 6% in the second quarter, accelerating from 5.4% in the first quarter. The central bank expects full-year growth of about 5%. Household spending stayed steady, investment continued and exports gained momentum, led by electrical and electronics products. AI-related demand supported the semiconductor industry, while expanding data centres also lifted activity.

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