PETALING JAYA: Economists remain cautiously optimistic about Malaysia’s trade performance in the near term, despite escalating geopolitical tensions and weaker demand in key markets.
Trade continued its upward momentum in February 2025, reaching a record RM223.89bil, a 5.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Exports rose 6.2% to RM118.26bil, while imports climbed 5.5% to RM105.64bil, leading to a trade surplus of RM12.62bil, extending a 58-month streak since May 2020.
