PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) shot up 50% in April compared to the same period last year, driven by the manufacturing, mining and electricity sectors.
Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the IPI was largely strengthened by a 68% boost in the manufacturing sector, which had grown 12.7% in March.
The major sub-sectors contributing to April’s growth were transport equipment and other manufacturing (up 275%), non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products (up 141%) and electrical and electronics products (up 70%).
In a statement, Uzir said the mining sector output grew positively by 14% in April compared to the same period last year.
Electricity output also expanded 22.9% in April during the same period.