Kuala lumpur: CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025 higher to 4.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.2 per cent, driven by the GDP growth momentum in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s advance estimates released on October 17, 2025, showed the country’s GDP grew 5.2 per cent y-o-y in 3Q 2025, up from 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of the year. This growth was attributed to improvements across all sectors, particularly in mining, and electrical and electronics sectors.

CGS International noted that the surprising GDP performance in the third quarter suggests that strong exports may continue for a longer period before tariffs take effect, and the domestic economy seems to demonstrate resilience. This positive development has prompted the revision of GDP growth predictions.

The research house mentioned that the finalised data for 3Q 2025 GDP is expected to be released on November 14, 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, CGS International maintains its GDP growth forecast at 4.6 per cent, anticipating that the growth momentum will persist.