Economics
Malaysia GDP Growth Beats Forecasts as Economy Expands 5.8%
- Central bank governor says 2017 growth to exceed 4.8% forecast
- Strong consumer demand, global trade helping to spur economy
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Malaysia’s economy grew faster than economists forecast in the second quarter, fueled by stronger consumer spending and a pick-up in manufacturing.