Stable Domestic Demand and Sectoral Resilience Drive Malaysia’s Economic Growth, Amid Global Challenges and Continued External Trade Fluctuations

Malaysian Economic Statistics Review (MESR) Volume 9/2025 edition focuses on the recent statistics released in July 2025 and some forthcoming statistics for August 2025. On top of that, this edition features an article titled “Uncovering Hidden Labour Market Gaps in Malaysia: Insights from Experimental Measure of Labour Underutilisation”, which highlights that labour underutilisation extends beyond unemployment, encompassing underemployment and participation barriers. Strengthening Labour Force Survey (LFS)-based indicators provides crucial insights to guide targeted policies and optimise workforce potential.

This MESR will assist users in having the latest information on economic performance in detail.

The full publication of the MESR Volume 9/2025 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.