Malaysia vehicle sales fall 12% in May
Key takeaways
- Sales of passenger vehicles declined by 11% to 57,360 units, while commercial vehicles sales dropped 26% to 3,890 units.
- In the first five months of 2026, the country’s vehicle market declined by 1% to 315,568 from 319,846 units in the same period last year, including 295,778 passenger vehicles and 19,790 commercial vehicles.
- The latest economic data show GDP growth slowed to 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, down from a peak of 6.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with domestic consumption growth slowing moderately.
Malaysia vehicle sales fall 12% in May Global Data Mon, June 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM GMT+7 2 min read Malaysia’s new vehicle market declined by 12% year-on-year to 61,250 units in May 2026 units, reflecting fewer working days during the month due mainly to religious holidays, according to registration data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Sales of passenger vehicles declined by 11% to 57,360 units, while commercial vehicles sales dropped 26% to 3,890 units.
In the first five months of 2026, the country’s vehicle market declined by 1% to 315,568 from 319,846 units in the same period last year, including 295,778 passenger vehicles and 19,790 commercial vehicles. Vehicle production in the country fell by 4% to 287,477 units in this period, from 300,559 units a year earlier.
The latest economic data show GDP growth slowed to 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, down from a peak of 6.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with domestic consumption growth slowing moderately. Consumer sentiment, while still strong, has become more cautious in the last few months due to rising concerns over inflation and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.