Malaysia's leading index rises 0.8% in May 2026
Malaysia's leading index rises 0.8% in May 2026 The Star
Source: The Star · July 24, 2026 at 6:57 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JULY 2026 —
Malaysia's Leading Index rose 0.8% to 114.4 points in May 2026 from 113.5 points a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The increase was driven by a 9.2% gain in real money supply, M1, and a 2.7% rise in real imports of semiconductors. The Coincident Index also climbed 2.5% to 131.2 points in May 2026 from 128.0 points in the same month last year.
The positive performance of the Leading Index and Coincident Index suggests that Malaysia's economic prospects remain favorable. The growth in these indices is supported by stable domestic demand and the country's ability to adapt to changes in the global environment. However, on a monthly basis, both indices recorded declines, with the Leading Index falling 0.5% and the Coincident Index decreasing 0.3% in May 2026, due to moderation in certain components.