empty
 
 

01.10.202600:30:00UTC+00Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Slips Below Expansion Threshold in September

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of softening in September 2026, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edging down to 49.90 from 50.20 in August. The latest reading, updated on 1 October 2026, marks a move just below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction in the sector.

On a month-over-month basis, the September figure indicates a marginal deterioration in manufacturing conditions compared with August, when the PMI had still signaled slight expansion. The August 2026 reading of 50.20 had itself represented an improvement over the previous month, but the dip in September points to a modest loss of momentum.

The month-over-month comparison framework shows that while manufacturing activity was expanding—albeit weakly—in August, it transitioned into marginal contraction in September. The data will be closely watched for signs of whether this softening is temporary or the start of a more pronounced slowdown in Malaysia’s industrial sector.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $1000 more!
    In October we raffle $1000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback