{"content":"**ECONOMY / KEY INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES​**\n\n*   Malaysia’s economy grew strongly by 6.3% in 4Q 2025 (4Q 2024: 4.9%), supported by robust domestic demand, sustained investment activity, continued demand for E&E exports, and a rebound in tourism. This lifted full-year GDP growth in 2025 to 5.2%, exceeding the Bank Negara Malaysia forecast of 4.0% to 4.8%. \n    \n*   The GDP growth in 2026 is expected to remain resilient at 4.0% to 4.5%, supported by strong domestic demand, steady E&E exports, and higher inbound tourism despite global trade and tariff pressures.\n    \n*   The headline inflation rate moderated to 1.3% in 4Q 2025 (4Q 2024: 1.8%), supported by easing global cost pressures and targeted domestic price stabilisation measures, bringing the full-year 2025 inflation rate to 1.4%.\n    \n*   In 2026, the headline inflation is projected at 1.3% to 2.0%, remaining contained amid easing cost pressures and stable domestic conditions, despite external uncertainties.\n    \n*   The labour market continues to improve in 4Q 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 2.9% (4Q 2024: 3.2%), the lowest post-pandemic level.\n    \n*   The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to remain unchanged at 2.75% in 2026, supported by steady GDP growth prospects, manageable inflation, and an improving labour market.\n    \n*   The upcoming carbon tax in 2026 may increase construction and operating costs, while boosting demand for green buildings.\n    \n*   Global trade volatility and geopolitical uncertainties remain potential downside risks to the economic outlook.\n    \n\n![](https://cbre-wtw.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot.png)","original_url":"https://cbre-wtw.com.my/klang-valley-property-market-4q-2025/","path":"/klang-valley-property-market-4q-2025","title":"Klang Valley, Property Market, 4Q 2025 - CBRE | WTW","page_type":"article","word_count":234,"key_claims":["GDP grew 6.3% in 4Q 2025 vs 4.9% in 4Q 2024","Full-year 2025 GDP 5.2%","2026 projected at 4.0%-4.5%","Inflation 1.3% in 4Q 2025","Unemployment 2.9%, lowest post-pandemic"],"content_summary":"CBRE WTW Klang Valley 4Q 2025 analysis: Malaysia GDP grew 6.3%, full-year 5.2%. Inflation 1.3%, unemployment 2.9% (lowest post-pandemic).","topics":["Malaysia economy","Klang Valley property","GDP growth","inflation","real estate"],"author":null,"published_date":"2026-02-23T08:27:09+00:00","price":null,"currency":"MYR","parent_profile":{"id":"af3538f3-ea87-4442-bc57-aea19c29ad08","slug":"cbre-wtw-com-my","name":"Home - CBRE | WTW","url":"https://cbre-wtw.com.my/"}}