The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence Spending Intentions reports that Malaysia is now the 22nd most confident spending country globally, jumping up five spots following a recent study. The report was published mid-May 2015. However, Trading Economics shows a different report in the photo below.
In Malaysia, the Consumer Sentiments Index survey is conducted quarterly on a sample of over 1200 households. Respondents are asked to evaluate on their household’s current and expected financial positions and their employment outlook. Questions relating to plans to buy houses, new or used cars and other major consumer durable are also asked. A value above 100 indicates expected improvement in conditions, a value below 100 shows lack of confidence and 100 indicates neutrality. This page provides – Malaysia Consumer Confidence – actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Content for – Malaysia Consumer Confidence – was last refreshed on Saturday, June 13, 2015.
*Trading Economics, The Rakyat Post