Building a Strong Middle Class in Asia

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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: Support to Tenth Malaysia Plan, Phase 2 (reimbursible)
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Approved Projects

11 Nov 2011 45083-001: Supporting the Tenth Malaysia Plan, 2011-2015
7 Jan 2008 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

Apr 2013 Asian Development Bank and Malaysia: Fact Sheet

Apr 2013 ADB Annual Report 2012

Apr 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013: Asia's Energy Challenge

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News Releases

1 May 2013 ASEAN Infrastructure Fund Readies $1 Billion Pipeline for Lending Operations
22 Apr 2013 ADB Assistance Tops $21.5 Billion in 2012
9 Apr 2013 Asia's Future Prosperity Requires Major Change in Energy Use
9 Apr 2013 Developing Asia's Growth Steps Up to 6.6% in 2013
18 Mar 2013 Flows into Asia Bond Markets Raise Risk of Asset Price Bubbles
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