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Industrial Output Grows, But Slightly Slower Than Forecast

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Ringgit shows little reaction to Malaysian data releases. The rate has continued to trim its opening losses and last sits -17 pips at MYR4.1900.

  • Malaysia's industrial output rose 26.0% Y/Y in May after a 50.1% increase registered in April, slightly missing BBG consensus forecast of +28.0%. The Department of Statistics Malaysia noted that all three sub-indices (manufacturing, mining, electricity) grew.
  • Manufacturing sales rose 37.2% Y/Y in May, slowing from a 72.5% growth recorded in April. The main drivers of the increase were transport equipment & other manufacturers products, petroleum, chemical, rubber & plastic products as well as electrical & electronics products.
  • This came alongside a 28.3% Y/Y increase in wholesale and retail trade. The value of sales of wholesale trade rose 31.2% Y/Y, while the value of sales generated by retail trade grew 17.3% Y/Y.

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