Malaysia's strong recovery

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	Asia Daily Briefing August 12, 2022

	Malaysia's economy expanded 8.9% in Q2 as global demand recovers KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's gross domestic product grew 8.9% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, its central bank announced on Friday, signaling economic recovery from the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, although fear of a global slowdown remains.   The result beats the 6.7% median estimate of 18 economists polled by Reuters. The economists expected high growth due to a strong rebound in private consumption and bullish exports. Read more.
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