Malaysia's Jan-Aug trade rises to RM1.4 trillion

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade from January to August this year increased by 22.9 per cent to RM1.4 trillion compared to the same period last year.

Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said exports expanded 24.9 per cent to RM778.49 billion while imports increased 20.4 per cent to RM628.29 billion with trade surplus surging 48.2 per cent to RM150.2 billion.