Construction · Malaysia
Malaysia Construction Output YoY
The Malaysia Construction Output YoY measures building activity in Malaysia: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Importance
- Low
- Released
- Quarterly
- Next release
- Currency
- MYR · Malaysian ringgit
- Central bank
- Bank Negara Malaysia
Latest figures
The latest release for Q2, published on 13 August 2026, came in at 8.8%, up from 8.5% the time before.
Over the last 7 releases it ranged from 8.5% to 23.1%, averaging 13.0%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Q2 | 8.8% | – | 8.5% |
| 13 May 2026 | Q1 | 8.5% | – | 10.3% |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Q4 | 10.3% | – | 10.6% |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Q3 | 10.6% | – | 12.9% |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Q2 | 12.9% | – | 16.6% |
| 9 May 2025 | Q1 | 16.6% | – | 23.1% |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Q4 | 23.1% | – | 22.9% |
Why it matters
Construction is sensitive to interest rates and an early casualty of tighter credit; it also feeds jobs and materials demand.
How it is calculated
Output or spending on construction projects, reported by builders and adjusted for prices and seasons.
What changes mean
- Falling construction after rate hikes shows policy working.
- Public infrastructure can offset weak private building.
Higher than expected: A stronger figure than expected points to a healthier economy: it usually supports the Malaysian ringgit and local stocks, and can push bond yields up.
Lower than expected: A weaker figure than expected points to slowing activity: the Malaysian ringgit tends to soften and markets price in lower rates.
A short history
Construction statistics became standard in the post-war rebuilding era; housing booms and busts, such as 2006–2009, made them closely watched.
Questions
What is the Malaysia Construction Output YoY?
The Malaysia Construction Output YoY measures building activity in Malaysia: housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
What was the latest Malaysia Construction Output YoY?
8.8% for Q2, published on 13 August 2026.
When is the next Malaysia Construction Output YoY?
On Thursday 12 November 2026 at 04:00 UTC.
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