Malaysia: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malaysia
IMF Staff Country Reports, March 7, 2018
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- Published: March 7, 2018
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484345047.002
Summary and recent performance
- The Malaysian economy "has shown resilience in recent years despite external shocks and has continued to perform well."
- "Progress was made toward achieving high income status and improving inclusion."
- "Median household income has risen further and the already-low national poverty ratio declined."
- Real GDP growth in 2017 is "estimated at 5.8 percent for the year," driven by domestic demand and robust exports.
Growth projections and outlook
- Growth "is projected to start to decelerate from its 2017 peak, remaining above potential at 5.3 percent in 2018."
- Growth is projected to converge "to its potential rate of close to 5 percent in the medium term."
Subject areas and keywords covered
- Subject: External debt, Fiscal consolidation, Fiscal policy, Income, National accounts, Public debt
- Keywords: Asia and Pacific, committee statement, CR, Fiscal consolidation, fund staff's baseline projection, Global, headline inflation, Income, ISCR, rate, rate increase, staff appraisal
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