Contrary to street expectations, Malaysia unexpectedly eked out a 0.7% expansion in the first quarter, leading to hopes of a narrower full-year contraction due the global effects of Covid-19, says Singapore-based Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ Bank.

<p>Contrary to street expectations, Malaysia unexpectedly eked out a 0.7% expansion in the first quarter, leading to hopes of a narrower full-year contraction due the global effects of Covid-19, says Singapore-based Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ Bank.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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