MALAYSIA has enjoyed strong economic growth of above 5% for two consecutive years – an impressive rate for a maturing emerging market economy.
Despite facing a reciprocal tariff of 19% imposed by the United States, Malaysia’s trade jumped to a record US$755bil in 2025, defying the external headwinds.
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