Malaysia's exports rise in 1Q to RM362.41bil


CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a marginal contraction of 0.8% in March export values to RM128.64bil but remained in expansionary mode over the first quarter of the year.

In a statement, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said exports grew 2.2% during the first three months of 2024 to RM362.41bil on the back of higher shipments of manufactured and mining goods.

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