Malaysian S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jan) 50.2 (Prev. 50.1)

The slight increase in Malaysia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI from 50.1 to 50.2 suggests a modest improvement in the manufacturing sector, indicating stability but not strong growth.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Feb 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This level is just above the neutral mark of 50, which implies the sector is expanding, albeit sluggishly. Traders should consider how this may affect expectations around future economic activity and any implications for monetary policy, especially in the context of regional growth dynamics.

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