The Malaysian economy slowed marginally in the first half (H1) of 2007, registering 5.6 percent GDP growth (y-o-y), down from 6 percent in H1 2006. This was mainly due to slower exports, which expanded only 2.5 percent relative to 6.2 percent in H1 2006. Growth was thus supported by private and government consumption, and by investment, which increased 10.8, 8.8 and 8.1 percent respectively. On the supply side, the services sector accelerated to 9.4 percent, underpinned by consumer spending, finance and insurance, and real estate.

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