Key facts
- Malaysia's industrial production rose 6.5% year-on-year in June.
- Economists had forecast a 7% expansion for June.
- The May industrial production figure was revised to 8.5% growth.
- June's industrial production growth missed forecasts.
Malaysia's industrial production index experienced a year-on-year increase of 6.5% in June. This growth rate did not meet the consensus forecast of 7% expansion among economists. The industrial production index for May was subject to a slight upward revision, now standing at 8.5% growth. The June figures suggest a deceleration in the pace of industrial output compared to the prior month.