Total trade expected to reach RM1.5tril mark, says Ong Ka Chuan

Ong (centre) said they were also looking at opening up markets in the Middle East, Bangladesh, Pakistan and South America.

IPOH: Malaysia’s total trade is expected to record the RM1.5 trillion mark this year as the government works towards forging bilateral ties with new markets worldwide, said Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan. 

The International Trade and Industry minister II said the ministry was looking at working with countries such as India and Iran to boost the total trade volume.