-- Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.3% in the first quarter, easing from the 6.3% growth recorded in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Department of Statistics on Friday.
On a quarterly basis, the economy contracted by 4.4%, compared with a 3.3% expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The performance on the supply side was supported by growth in the services, manufacturing, construction and agriculture sectors, though the mining and quarrying sector declined.
The services sector grew 5.4%, driven by wholesale and retail trade, information and communication, and transportation and storage, while manufacturing expanded 5.8% on higher output in key sub-sectors.
Mining and quarrying shrank 1.1% due to lower crude oil and natural gas production, while agriculture rose 2.8% and construction increased 7.8%, albeit at a slower pace.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia said preliminary first-quarter GDP data will be released on May 15.