Bank Negara: Malaysia's 2022 GDP expected to grow 5.3-6.3pct

Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to improve further by expanding between 5.3 and 6.3 percent in 2022, up from 3.1 percent growth in 2021.

This would be underpinned by the continued expansion in external demand, full upliftment of containment measures, reopening of international borders, and further improvement in labour market conditions, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

"In addition, the implementation of investment projects and targeted policy measures will provide...