Sept numbers lift Malaysia's Q3 GDP forecasts
Industrial production index grew 5.1%, against a consensus of 3 per cent
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Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA'S economy is projected to grow between 4 and 5 per cent in the third quarter following stronger than expected exports and industrial production figures for September.
The industrial production index grew a robust 5.1 per cent year-on-year in September against a consensus of 3 per cent boosted by manufacturing activities which expanded at a faster pace of 5.6 per cent compared to 4.3 per cent in August.
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