Topic Observatory
Updated September 2026
Economy & Trade
Tracking macroeconomic stability, commodity exports, and domestic consumption across Sabah's five administrative divisions.
Real GDP Growth
Official latest+4.4
%
Year-over-year economic expansion, driven primarily by services (51.2%), mining & quarrying (23.4%), and agriculture (15.8%).
Headline Inflation
Official latest+1.6%
Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year growth. Rural interior districts continue to see higher logistics premiums.
Crude Palm Oil Output
Official latest382K
tonnes
Monthly output across Sabah mills, maintaining the state's position as the largest producing region in Malaysia.
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