January exports down 1.5% to RM84bil but above forecast


Economy KL

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said on Wednesday imports slipped by 2.4% to RM72.08bil versus the survey of a 1.4% decline.

Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of RM12bil in January 2020, 4.2% higher compared to January 2019. This was the highest monthly trade surplus for January since January 2011 and the 267th consecutive month of surplus.

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