KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's automotive production decreased 10.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 as weaker demand for commercial vehicles weighed on the sector, according to industry statistics released Wednesday.
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A view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. Malaysia's auto industry saw falling demand in the first half of 2025. © Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's automotive production decreased 10.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 as weaker demand for commercial vehicles weighed on the sector, according to industry statistics released Wednesday.