Malaysia's April industrial production grew, but missed expectations

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Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.7% in April 2025, according to official data, missing economists' forecasts. The growth was driven primarily by a 5.6% rise in the manufacturing sector, particularly in export-oriented industries. However, the mining and electricity sectors experienced declines of 6.3% and 1.6%, respectively. This IPI increase, while positive, was below the anticipated 3.9% and reflects varied performance across different sectors within the Malaysian economy.


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