Malaysia - Malaysia records average 5.1 pct growth for 1st, 2nd qtr

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy recorded an average 5.1 per cent growth in the first and second quarter of 2012, said Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.

Lim said Singapore recorded less than two per cent growth, Thailand, less than one per cent and Hong Kong less than two per cent.

"We are cautious and will take precautions during this coming budget as we are looking to help the people as well as ensure furher productivity increases.

"However, these will only be known when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tables Budget 2013 in Parliament on Sept 28," he told a media briefing after lauching the Community Health Check Roadshow, organised by 1MCA Foundation in Killiney Kopitiam.

Lim urged local companies to invest in Asean region as the government was looking to support them help build the country's economy as the Asean market provided a wider range of prospects.

Also present were vice president of Petaling Jaya Utara MCA, Datuk CK Lim, president of Voice of Women, Chew Hoong Ling, and executive chairman of Killiney, Datuk Dr Ahmad Ramzi Mohamad Zubir.

The one-day roadshow, the fourth organised by 1MCA Foundation, is a mobile clinic where the public can check their blood pressure, blood glucose and uric acid levels.

Lim also took the opportunity to sign the organ pledge form.

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