Malaysia's automotive market has surpassed Indonesia's quarterly car sales for the first time in history, with Q2 2025 sales reaching 183,366 units compared to Indonesia's 169,578 units.
Malaysia's car sales in Q2 2025 fell by 1% year-on-year to 183,366 units, while Indonesia experienced a sharper decline of 12%, with sales dropping to 169,578 units, marking a historic shift in Southeast Asia's automotive landscape.
Bank Danamon economist Hosianna Situmorang attributed Indonesia's downturn to economic uncertainty affecting consumer purchasing power, while Malaysia's market demonstrated greater resilience despite regional challenges.
This milestone occurs as Indonesian vehicle market in 2025 is stagnating with H1 sales fell 8.6%, contrasting with Malaysia's strategic focus on electric vehicle adoption including Proton's debut of the e.MAS 7 EV model.
The broader ASEAN automotive market experienced a 1% year-on-year decline across the top five economies, positioning Malaysia as an outlier with relatively stable performance amid regional economic volatility.
