Services producer price index rises 0.3% in third quarter

The index of accommodation and food and beverage service activities continued to increase by 2.4%.

KUALA LUMPUR: The services producer price index increased marginally by 0.3% to 115.8 in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), compared to a 0.7% increase in 2Q24, says the Statistics Department.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the arts, entertainment and recreation index rose 5.4% in 3Q24 against 7.7% in the previous quarter, contributed by the other amusement and recreation activities.