KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total trade with its major trading partners reached a record high of RM1.127 trillion from January to April 2026, surpassing the RM1 trillion mark within the first four months of the year.
In a Facebook post, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said trade, exports, imports and the trade surplus all recorded their highest-ever levels for the January to April period.
Exports reached RM609.31 billion, while imports totalled RM517.40 billion during the same period.
"The trade surplus doubled year-on-year to RM91.92 billion,” he said.
He added that, from day one in office, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has worked tirelessly to attract both foreign and domestic investments.
Malaysia recorded historic investment achievements for three straight years under Anwar’s leadership, with approved investments reaching RM329.5 billion in 2023, RM384.4 billion in 2024 and RM426.7 billion in 2025.
In total, Malaysia secured RM1.14 trillion in approved investments under his watch.
According to Sim, investment projects usually take time to materialise. From land acquisition and factory construction to machinery installation, workforce recruitment and the commencement of operations, the full impact is often seen only after several years.
"Now, after three years of hard work by the MADANI Government, these investments are beginning to bear fruit,” he said.
Sim said the inflow of investments has led to the establishment of more factories, higher production output and stronger export performance, which in turn has generated greater wealth for the country.
Sim said this reflected the Prime Minister’s hard work, while also commending the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and other related agencies for their contributions.
"For those in the opposition who continue to attack the Prime Minister, this is a stellar economic performance they cannot deny. Even opposition-led states are benefiting from Malaysia’s exceptional economic momentum,” he added. - Bernama
