KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s total trade value rose 4.8% year-on-year to RM1.465 trillion in the first half of 2025, signalling the continued strength of the country’s external trade position, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said today.
He noted that exports to major markets such as the United States, European Union, Taiwan and Mexico had also shown encouraging growth.
“The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) remain committed to building a stronger trade ecosystem by diversifying export markets and strengthening trade relations through free trade agreements (FTAs).
“Let us expand Malaysia’s global reach,” he said in a post on the X platform.
Malaysia’s trade surplus surged to RM8.59 billion in June, up sharply from RM759.9 million in May, marking the 62nd consecutive month of surplus since May 2020.
Tengku Zafrul said palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products were among the main drivers of exports, having recorded double-digit growth for 15 straight months.
This was further supported by higher exports of machinery, equipment and parts, as well as electrical and electronic (E&E) goods. — July 21, 2025