Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 3.6% in May 2025, a steeper drop than April’s 3.4%, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said all sectors saw year-on-year declines except agriculture.
Malaysia’s PPI Falls 3.6% in May Amid Weak Manufacturing and Mining
The mining sector plunged 15% due to falling crude petroleum and natural gas prices. Manufacturing dropped 3.0%, mainly due to weaker petroleum and electronics. Month-on-month, the PPI slipped 1.1%, with agriculture down 5.4% and mining 2.3%.
In contrast, the US and Japan recorded PPI growth, while China and Thailand experienced declines of 3.3% and 3.7%, respectively.
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