12 May 2026 Emerging Asia Monitor Malaysian retail sales supported Q1 GDP, but that's probably over now

Malaysia retail sales growth moderated slightly in March but remained robust in Q1 overall.
This was before the onset of the Middle East crisis though, which will hang over Q2 sales.
This pressure will be compounded by the government’s gradual withdrawal of fuel subsidies.

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