Malaysia economy picks up speed in Q4, but bumps lie ahead
PUBLISHED ON FEB 12, 2015
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's economy surprisingly picked up speed in the fourth quarter on strong construction and manufacturing activity, boosting full-year growth to its fastest in four years.
Gross domestic product for the fourth quarter grew 5.8 per cent, exceeding the median forecast of 5 per cent in a Reuters poll, and picking up from 5.6 per cent in the third quarter.
The stronger-than-expected momentum lifted full-year growth in 2014 to 6.0 per cent, the fastest pace since 2010, and beating economists' forecast of 5.8 per cent.
However, economists said that Malaysia's strong economic performance might not last as it confronts sluggish global demand for its exports and weak energy and commodity prices.
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