According to the estimated data, the growth rate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2018 was 0.1%.

In this quarter, the largest increase was recorded in sections: R, S and T - Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other service activities; Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use by 12.1%; G, H and I - Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; Transportation and storage; Accommodation and food service activities by 10.5% and M and N - Professional, scientific and technical activities;

Administrative and support service activities by 8.5%. In the first quarter of 2018, Household final consumption, including Non-profit institutions serving households, increased by 4.0% in nominal terms, and its share in the GDP structure was 64.3%. In the same period, Export of goods and services increased by 10.4% in nominal terms, while Import of goods and services increased by 9.1%.

Source: State Statistical Office of RM (2018).