Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilience, with GDP growth holding firm at 4.4% in the second quarter of 2025. Can this momentum be sustained amid weaker exports and global uncertainties? We speak with Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB, for her outlook on what lies ahead for Malaysia’s economy.



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Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilience, with GDP growth holding firm at 4.4% in the second quarter of 2025. Can this momentum be sustained amid weaker exports and global uncertainties? We speak with Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB, for her outlook on what lies ahead for Malaysia’s economy.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

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Can The Malaysian Economy Stay Resilient in 2025?

Malaysia is set to introduce a Coroners Bill next year as the government seeks to create a more independent and transparent system for investigating deaths. The proposed reforms could go beyond determining how someone died, giving coroners a greater role in identifying systemic failures and preventing similar deaths in future. What are the weaknesses in the current inquest process, what safeguards are needed to ensure genuine independence, and can a new coronial system restore public confidence in death investigations?

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Malaysia is set to introduce a Coroners Bill next year as the government seeks to create a more independent and transparent system for investigating deaths. The proposed reforms could go beyond determining how someone died, giving coroners a greater role in identifying systemic failures and preventing similar deaths in future. What are the weaknesses in the current inquest process, what safeguards are needed to ensure genuine independence, and can a new coronial system restore public confidence in death investigations? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Can The Malaysian Economy Stay Resilient in 2025?

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