FX.co ★ Malaysia Leading Index Fall for 3rd Month

In March 2025, Malaysia's leading economic index saw a slight decrease of 0.04% compared to the previous month, which had experienced a revised 0.02% decline. This marks the third drop for the year. Out of the seven components assessed, four showed a downturn: the Bursa Malaysia Industrial Index fell by 0.2% compared to a 0.1% dip in February, real imports of semiconductors dropped 0.2% after a 0.3% rise previously, approved housing units went down 0.1% against a prior 0.05% decrease, and new company registrations decreased 0.1%, consistent with the last report. On a positive note, real imports of basic precious and non-ferrous metals increased by 0.3% compared to 0.1% before, the expected manufacturing sales value rebounded to a 0.2% rise from a previous 0.2% decline, and the real money supply grew by 0.1% following a 0.03% decrease. Annually, the index expanded by 0.6%, up from a 0.1% rise in February, marking its most significant growth in three months. In contrast, the coincident index, an indicator of current economic conditions, fell by 0.2%, reversing a previous gain of 1.8% after a slight adjustment.