FX.co ★ Malaysia Industrial Output Growth Hits 13-Month High

In August 2025, Malaysia experienced a notable increase in industrial production, which expanded by 4.9% compared to the same month in the previous year. This growth rate, up from 4.2% in July, exceeded market predictions that had anticipated a 3.6% rise. It represented the most rapid expansion since July 2024, propelled largely by a substantial increase in mining and quarrying activities, which grew by 16.8%, a notable jump from 4.3%. Meanwhile, electricity production remained stable with a 1.6% growth rate. On the manufacturing side, the growth rate slowed to 2.8% from 4.4% in the previous month. Within the manufacturing sector, significant contributions came from the production of electrical and electronics products, which increased by 6.6% compared to 8.5% earlier, as well as wood, furniture, paper products, and printing which climbed by 3.4% from 3.8%. The production of non-metallic mineral products, basic metals, and fabricated metals rose by 3.6%, down from 3.9%, while food, beverages, and tobacco products experienced a growth of 3.4%, a decrease from the previous 8.1%. Seasonally adjusted, monthly industrial output dipped by 0.3% in August, following a 3.1% increase in July, marking the first monthly decline in three months.