{
  "id": 13058530,
  "title": "DOSM: Malaysia’s industrial output picks up pace in August, rising 5pc on manufacturing strength",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dosm-malaysias-industrial-output-picks-up-pace-in-august-rising-5pc",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/10/09/dosm-malaysias-industrial-output-picks-up-pace-in-august-rising-5pc-on-manufacturing-strength/238394"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 5.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "DOSM: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales jump 9.9pc to RM185b in August, powered by electronics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dosm-malaysias-manufacturing-sales-jump-9-9pc-to-rm185b-in-august",
        "published": "2026-10-09T06:28:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}