KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) expanded at a firm pace of 3.2% in August, driven by the manufacturing and electricity as more economic sectors opened up, the Statistics Department said.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said on Tuesday the on-month recovery was in line with the transition phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) as the manufacturing sector was supported by the export-oriented industries.
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