Malaysia's external trade surpasses RM2tril in 2021


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s external trade registered another historic performance in 2021, surpassing RM2 trillion for the first time, as well as recording the fastest growth since 1994.

Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Malaysia’s exports hit RM1.24 trillion, achieving 99 per cent of the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) export projection for 2025 -- four years ahead of the target.

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