2025.08.2504:29:35UTC+00Malaysia Leading Index Drops in June

In June 2025, Malaysia's leading economic index experienced a 0.5% decrease from the previous month, following a revised 0.3% rise in May, thus ending a three-month streak of gains. Out of the seven components of the index, three declined. The most significant drop was seen in the real imports of semiconductors, which fell by 1.0%, compared to a modest 0.02% increase in May. Additionally, the real imports of other basic precious and non-ferrous metals decreased by 0.5%, following a 0.2% drop, and new company registrations fell by 0.2%, after a 0.2% increase the previous month. The approval for housing units also showed signs of deceleration, increasing by only 0.1% as opposed to 0.6% in May. On a positive note, the real money supply rose significantly by 0.4% compared to a 0.1% rise previously. Both the anticipated manufacturing sales value and the Bursa Malaysia Industrial Index rebounded, each increasing by 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, following declines. On an annual basis, the leading index decreased by 0.2% compared to a 0.3% increase in May. Conversely, the coincident index, which indicates the current state of the economy, rose by 0.4% in June, recovering from a 0.1% decline in the preceding month.