He said both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better than expected six months ago.
: The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024, an increase of 14 per cent from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia,
On the domestic front, he said the positive economic momentum, rising political stability, and an increasingly conducive policy environment that boosts and mobilises more investments, have contributed to the upgraded growth projection. “Global growth is expected to stabilise at around 2.6 per cent this year, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and high interest rates, while inflation is receding, so there is a new appetite for growth especially in advanced economies.
“Malaysia is in a good place. In emerging markets in general, positive trends in consumer confidence, manufacturing and services,“ he told the media during a briefing of the October 2024 Malaysia Economic Monitor at the World Bank office here today.Malaysia calls on international community to unite and take decisive action against Israel
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