Malaysia’s September industrial output exceeds forecasts


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) rose stronger than expected in September by 5.1% from a year ago, exceeding estimates of an increase of between 2.9% and 3%.

The Statistics Department said on Monday the expansion was driven by positive growth in all indices -- manufacturing (5.6%), mining (4.4%) and electricity (2.6%). 

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