DOSM estimates 3.4% growth in Malaysian economy in 4Q23

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is estimated to grow at 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q 2023), representing a slight uptick from the previous quarter's growth of 3.3 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said notably, the services sector retained its position...

Moderate growth forecast for sector

PETALING JAYA: The good old days of the property market, when banks were eager to lend and buyers snapped up properties within minutes after launch, are unlikely to return – especially not in the next few years. “The euphoria of the 2011 market upcycle is long gone. Yes, the sentiment has improved in recent times, but...