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Malaysia must scale up green finance, innovation or face rising climate economic risks: World Bank

GDP could shrink by up to 8.3% by 2050 as report flags weak R&D, skills gaps and cautious private investment

Malaysia does not need stimulus amid West Asia crisis – World Bank

Lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi says providing a stimulus now would only add to inflationary impulse

World Bank hails Malaysia’s poverty gains, urges shift towards more equitable growth

A senior World Bank economist says Malaysia has largely achieved its hardcore poverty eradication target and must now prioritise inclusive development, especially in education and healthcare

Malaysia’s growth forecast for 2024 kept at 4.3%, says World Bank

The World Bank has maintained its 2024 economic growth outlook for Malaysia at 4.3% in its East Asia and Pacific Economic Update for April, on expectation of a likely recovery in global growth and the easing of restrictive financial conditions.

Malaysia maintains 4-5% GDP growth for 2023: Ahmad Maslan

Malaysia is maintaining its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4-5%, according to Deputy Finance Minister I, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. 

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