Malaysia's industrial production growth quickened in October after easing in the previous month, data from the Department of Statistics showed Friday.
Industrial production climbed 4.2 percent year-over-year in October, faster than September's 3.1 percent rise.
Among sectors, manufacturing production grew 4.2 percent annually in October and mining output rebounded by 3.5 percent. The electricity output expanded steadily by 6.9 percent.
In an another report, the statistical office revealed that the manufacturing sales value rose 1.9 percent in October from a year ago. Total employees engaged in manufacturing sector increased 0.1 percent and salaries and wages went up by 5.7 percent.
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