China News Service Kuala Lumpur, December 29 (Reporter Chen Yue) Malaysia's statistics department said on the 29th that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) maintained positive growth in the first three quarters of this yearAfter entering the fourth quarter, a number of economic data showed "positive signs".
In the first three quarters of this year, Malaysia's GDP grew by 3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the statistics department9%。
According to the statistical department, the "positive signs" of the economy since October have been led by the growth of industrial production and sales of goods.
According to the data, in October this year, Malaysia's industrial production index increased by 27%。According to the statistics department, this is the "most significant increase" since May this year, and it is mainly due to the high growth of the mining industry.
The country's total merchandise sales reached 142.3 billion ringgit (US$1 is about 4.) in OctoberRM60), an increase of 6 over the same period last year5%。
In addition, according to data released by the statistics department, Malaysia's inflation rate was 18%, the lowest level since April 2021;In November, the country's inflation rate fell further to 15%。In October this year, Malaysia's labor force employment and unemployment rate also improved compared to the same period last year.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently said in a dialogue with the country's main leaders that his top priority next year is to govern the country and improve economic performance. (ENDS).
*: China News Network).