Domestic demand likely to keep industrial growth on track


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s industrial sector is poised to maintain positive momentum in the near term, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and a gradual easing of supply chain constraints, says Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIBB).

In a note, PIBB opined that downside risks to external demand remain pronounced, particularly in the second half of 2025 (2H25), as subdued global growth and persistent geopolitical uncertainties could dampen export-oriented industries.

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