Malaysia records increase in external trade unit values in August


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's export and import unit value in August rose 1.4% and 0.9% respectively from the previous month, the Department of Statistics Malaysia revealed today.

In statement, national chief statistician Datuk Sri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the export unit value rose on the back of an increase in the index of mineral fuels, animal and vegetable oils and fats, and machinery and transport equipment.

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