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Due to a combination of both softening demand on both external and domestic industries and a more noticeable weakness in the industrial and agricultural markets, research houses expect that Malaysia\u2019s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will experience a marked decrease in growth compared to Q1.<\/span><\/p>\n

CGS-CIMB Research projects the GDP\u00a0 to expand by 3.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2023, which is a marked decrease from a 5.6% y-o-y growth in the first quarter of 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

In their report, the research house stated that this is due to more noticeable signs of weakness in the industrial and agricultural sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSigns of weakness became more pronounced in 2Q23, with the latest release of production and agriculture data pointing lower, especially for the month of June, dragging down the quarter\u2019s average,\u201d the research house said in a report released yesterday.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the report did note that the domestic sectors are remaining steady, which can be seen by the fact that\u00a0 the services index recorded better quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) performances for two consecutive quarters.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn our view, despite the reduction in disposable income owing to the central bank\u2019s tighter policy rate, the government\u2019s ongoing efforts in price intervention and maintaining subsidies for key items have helped to cushion the cost burdens faced by the average Malaysian consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe risk of price pressures is also somewhat cushioned by a healthy employment rate, as well as further government cash handouts,\u201d the research house said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Going back to the performance of the agricultural sector, the research house pointed out several factors that might be a sign of the weakening of the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe performance of the agriculture sector likely deteriorated further in 2Q23. Crude palm oil production, which accounts for a third of agriculture output, declined by 6.9% y-o-y in 2Q23 (versus an increase of 3.2% in 1Q23), possibly due to workers\u2019 holiday breaks during the Eid festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth showed an improvement of 6.1% on the back of the easing labour shortage,\u201d CGS-CIMB Research said.<\/span><\/p>\n

In their report, CGS-CIMB Research also said that moderate GDP performance will likely continue in the third quarter of 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe expect the overnight policy rate to be maintained at 3% at the end of 2023, owing to easing inflationary pressures, as well as the likelihood of a global economic slowdown becoming more pronounced than previously expected, trickling into the export numbers,\u201d it said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, another research house, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research also estimated slower growth in GDP.<\/span><\/p>\n

In their report, HLIB Research expects that private consumption will continue to be the key driver of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn the expenditure front, Malaysia\u2019s private consumption is expected to weaken but remain the key driver of growth, underpinned by the healthy labour market situation and continued wage growth in both the services and manufacturing sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNevertheless, consumption activity is still expected to slow as consumers tighten their discretionary spending in response to the high cost of living and absence of festival seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is reflected by the softer retail sales posting for the quarter,\u201d HLIB Research said.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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