Asia's Economic Growth Slows

New ADB report lowers region's growth rate to 6 percent on continued global uncertainties and slowing economic activity.  Read More

Resilient Asian Bonds Face Looming Risks

Asia's bond markets continue to expand but tough times lie ahead, says a newly released report. Read More

12 Pillars for the Transformation of Asia and the Pacific Region

Asia and the Pacific has made good progress towards the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), though the region will still need to make greater efforts if it is to meet some important targets. Read More

ADB's First BIMP-EAGA Project to Bring Clean Energy to West Kalimantan

ADB and the Government of Indonesia will build a cross-border power transmission line linking West Kalimantan with Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing cleaner, greener hydroelectricity to West Kalimantan and adding 8,000 households to its power grid. Read More

Overview

Malaysia is a middle-income country with a record of strong economic performance and poverty reduction. Malaysia’s economy expanded steadily in 2011 and 2012. Domestic demand, particularly investment, was strong, but the external environment continued to remain weak. The economy is expected to continue to grow in 2013, largely on domestic demand.

The interim country partnership strategy, adopted in 2011, sets forth ADB's re-engagement with Malaysia and supports the national anchoring of regional cooperation and integration efforts.

Fast Facts

29.49 (2012)
Population in millions

1.6% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

3.8% (2009)
Population living below the national poverty line

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

27 Mar 2013 47105-001: Knowledge Support for Malaysia Development Plans (Reimbursible)
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Approved Projects

15 Nov 2007 41918-014: MAL: SENIOR SECURED LOAN TO EUCALYPT MORTGAGES SDN. BHD.
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ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
667.46 / 33.41
Agriculture (29)
 
258.80 / 12.96
Education (5)
 
321.50 / 16.09
Energy (11)
 
25.00 / 1.25
Finance (2)
 
181.53 / 9.09
Health (3)
 
53.00 / 2.65
Industry and Trade (1)
 
255.14 / 12.77
Transport and ICT (15)
 
235.11 / 11.77
Water Supply (11)
 
1,997.54 / 100.00
TOTAL (77)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012

Publications

Oct 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

Sep 2013 Asia Bond Monitor - September 2013

Sep 2013 Regional and Subregional Program Links

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News Releases

2 Oct 2013 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
26 Sep 2013 Rising Risks to Emerging East Asia's Local Currency Bonds - ADB Report
28 Aug 2013 ADB's First BIMP-EAGA Project to Bring Clean Energy to West Kalimantan
21 Aug 2013 Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report
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