DOSM: Malaysia’s industrial output picks up pace in August, rising 5pc on manufacturing strength
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 5.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in...
Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) experienced a notable 5.0% increase year-on-year in August 2026, driven by stronger manufacturing and electricity output, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The manufacturing sector saw sales climb to RM185 billion, up 9.9% year-on-year, while the electricity sector grew by 9.0%.
The mining sector, however, contracted by 7.4% due to declines in crude oil, condensate, and natural gas production. On a monthly basis, the IPI rebounded 2.6% in August from a 2.0% contraction in July, with manufacturing expansion leading the rebound at 3.4%. Cumulatively, the IPI rose by 5.6% in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
The manufacturing sector's export-oriented industries grew by 9.1% in August, while domestic-oriented industries expanded by 3.9%. Capacity utilisation in Malaysia's manufacturing industry reached 84.1% in August, up from 83.2% in July. Employee numbers rose by 1.2% to 2.43 million, and total salaries and wages paid increased by 3.5% to RM8.55 billion.
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