Macro EconomyMedium•13 November 2026•
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Malaysia Wholesale & Retail Sales Hit Record RM183B in September
Key Facts
1Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales jumped 15% to a record RM183 billion in September, according to DOSM.
Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales jumped 15% to a record RM183 billion in September 2026. BusinessToday Malaysia reported that the figures, released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), highlight strong domestic consumption and economic resilience.
The record sales data complements recently reported industrial production beats during the same period. This surge in domestic demand supports the narrative of economic strength and potential for future interest rate hikes, despite being a lagging indicator.
The Malaysian government is scheduled to release annual Inflation Rate data on November 19, 2026. Market forecasts expect inflation to reach 2%, up from the previous reading of 1.8%.