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| Last Updated : 01/03/2009 |
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The Survey of Consumer Sentiments, initiated in
January 1987, is a series of surveys conducted quarterly on a sample of over 1200 households in Peninsular
Malaysia to gauge consumer spending trends and sentiments. Consumer behaviour reflects income level and
general economic conditions. Together with the business conditions survey, findings of this survey
relating to consumer spending are incorporated into MIER's short-term economic outlook report.
Repondents are asked about perceptions on their household's current and expected financial positions and
their employment outlook. The survey also seeks to uncover general economic conditions such as inflation .
as seen from the consumers' perspective. Questions relating to their plans to buy houses, new or used
cars and other major consumer durable are also asked. A quarterly Index of Consumer Sentiments is
generated from the survey.
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Source:Malaysian Institute of Economic
Research (MIER)
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