Malaysia's industrial production index increased by 8.2% year-on-year in April 2026, the highest monthly growth since September 2022[citation needed] [1, 2, 3]. The growth reflected strong performances across major sectors, including manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation.
Manufacturing output rose 8.3% year-on-year, driven by both export- and domestic-oriented industries [1, 3]. Export-oriented manufacturing, which accounts for about two-thirds of total output, increased 8.5%. This was led by a 14.6% rise in computer, electronic and optical products manufacturing, along with a 4.2% increase in coke and refined petroleum products, Statistics Malaysia chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohamed Uzair said [3]. Domestic-oriented industries rose 8%, supported by motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers manufacturing [1, 3].
The mining sector rebounded with a 6.8% year-on-year increase in April after a 6.5% contraction in March 2026 [1, 3]. Notably, natural gas production surged 16.6%, while crude oil and condensate output declined 6.4% [3]. Electricity generation saw the largest gain, rising 10.5% compared to the same month last year [1, 3].
Month-on-month data showed a 3.4% decline in the overall industrial production index in April 2026 [1, 3]. Export-oriented manufacturing decreased 8.7%, while domestic-oriented manufacturing increased 5.3% month-on-month [3].
Regional comparisons for April 2026 indicate Malaysia's industrial producer price index growth was lower than Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam but higher than China, Japan, South Korea, the USA, and Thailand [3].
In March 2026, the industrial production index grew 3.1% year-on-year, highlighting stronger momentum leading into April [1, 3].
