MALAYSIA recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 4.9 per cent for 2025, surpassing the previous official projection of 4.0 to 4.8 per cent.
According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, apart from the impressive GDP performance, the performance of the ringgit also recorded its best position in five years.
“The growth forecast for the January to September period was 4.7 per cent, but the fourth quarter figure is 5.7 per cent growth.
“So, as for the latest figure this morning, I would like to inform you that the GDP growth for 2025 recorded a rate of 4.9 per cent. That is, surpassing the official projection of 4.0 to 4.8 per cent, not only is GDP growing, but the ringgit's best performance in five years is 4.05 ringgit against the US dollar," he told the Dewan Rakyat.
Anwar added that the Malaysian Stock Exchange Index also recorded 1,700 points, which is the highest in seven years.
In addition, the unemployment rate also recorded a decrease to 2.9 per cent, which is the lowest rate in 11 years.
"This is an honourable collaboration that guarantees political stability and the continuation of policy clarity, along with the efforts of the public service, traders and investors.
"The second is about the country's direction being quite clear, as announced about the Industrial Master Plan, Digital Transformation, energy transition and others.
"The third is the government's readiness and political will to implement challenging policy reforms, building investor confidence, including the Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
"The fiscal deficit will drop from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 3.8 per cent in 2025," he said.
He said this when responding to a question from Simpang Renggam (BN) Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Hasni Mohamad, in the Dewan Rakyat, who asked the Prime Minister to state the factors contributing to economic growth performance for 2025. – January 20, 2026
