S&P: Labour market improving on economic activities


S&P Global Ratings said that said the recovering international tourism, following the border reopening, has been supporting Malaysia’s economic activities while external demand has been supporting growth so far this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian labour market has been improving consistently since the second half of 2021 and the momentum is expected to continue, lending support to achieve 6.1% gross domestic product (GDP) this year and 5% in 2023, S&P Global Ratings says.

Its economist Vishrut Rana said the recovering international tourism, following the border reopening, has been supporting Malaysia’s economic activities while external demand has been supporting growth so far this year.

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