AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024.
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