Malaysia Q2 Construction Output Rises the Least in 6 Quarters

Malaysia’s construction activity grew 10.6% year-on-year in Q3 2025, slowing from a 12.9% increase in the previous period and marking the slowest pace since Q4 2023. Growth slowed across most segments, including residential buildings (11.6% vs 13.9% in Q2), accounting for 23.0% of the total; non-residential buildings (10.0% vs 16.2%), with a 28.4% share; and special trade activities (15.3% vs 22.2% vs 35.9%), making up 12.1% of the total. Meanwhile, civil engineering projects quickened (8.9% vs 7.5%), contributing the largest share at 36.4%.

Malaysia’s construction activity increased 12.9% year-on-year in Q2 2025, moderating from a 16.6% surge in Q1 and marking the slowest pace since Q4 2023. Growth slowed across most segments, including residential buildings (13.9% vs 27.0% in Q1), accounting for 22.8% of the total; non-residential buildings (16.2% vs 21.0%) %), with a 28.2% share; and special trade activities (22.2% vs 35.9%), making up 11.9% of the total. Meanwhile, civil engineering projects accelerated sharply (7.6% vs 3.7%), contributing the largest share at 37.1%.

Malaysia’s construction activity grew 16.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, easing from a 23.1% surge in Q4 and marking the slowest pace since Q1 2024. Growth slowed across all segments: residential buildings rose 27.0% (vs. 38.9% in Q4), accounting for 23.0% of total construction; non-residential buildings increased 21.0% (vs. 24.6%), with a 28.8% share; civil engineering projects grew 3.7% (vs. 9.3%), making up 36.6% of the total; and special trade activities expanded 35.5% (vs. 44.9%), contributing 11.6%.