KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): MBSB Research expects fourth quarter (4Q) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to come in at 5.9%, above advance estimates. The upward revision, it said in its note, is mainly due to higher growth from stronger domestic spending and investment activities in addition to faster expansion in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Malaysia is set to announce the 4Q GDP numbers tomorrow on Feb 13, 2026. Manufacturing growth is expected to match the earlier estimate of 6%, while construction and mining growth could be slower due to weaker construction activity and natural gas output. MBSB Research said while exports have improved, higher imports limit the net contribution to growth.

Source: The Edge Markets February 12, 2026 08:10 UTC