KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 -- Malaysian consumer confidence has outperformed several regional counterparts, with optimism levels exceeding the global average, as well as those in Japan and South Korea, according to the latest Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index.

The report revealed that Malaysia's Consumer Confidence Index rose by 4 per cent last month compared to the same period last year, and by 2 per cent from December 2024, signalling a strengthening sentiment among consumers regarding economic conditions.

"The positive growth of the Malaysian economy and the stable inflation in 2024 has contributed to a favourable consumer outlook," said Evelyn Tan, interim country director of Ipsos Malaysia, in an accompanying statement.

"Notably, our ind...