Malaysia's services sector achieves trade surplus after 13 years, record trade value of RM543.01bil


Matrade chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's services sector ended a 13-year trade deficit to record a trade surplus of RM1.15bil in 2025 on the back of a robust performance in travel and manufacturing services, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).

According to the trade agency, the recovery also saw total services trade in 2025 rising to an all-time high of RM543.01bil, which was 9.2% improved over that of 2024.

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