The S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7 in February 2025 (up from 48.7 in January), indicating that business conditions are moving closer to stabilization. This is the highest reading since August 2024, though it remains slightly below the neutral 50.0 threshold.
New Orders: Increased for the first time in four months, though growth was modest. Domestic demand improved, but export orders declined for the third consecutive month, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Production: Output declined for the ninth straight month but at the slowest pace in six months.
Employment: Slightly reduced, similar to January levels.
Declined, but at a slower rate than in January.
Pricing & Costs: Input price inflation remained steady, and firms reduced selling prices for the second consecutive month.
Business Confidence: Improved to a four-month high, reflecting optimism that demand will continue to recover.
Overall, the data suggests modest GDP growth for Q1 2025, continuing the trend from late 2024. While challenges remain, improving new orders and steady costs provide hope for a future recovery.
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