Zafrul: No recession expected


Cheerful: Tengku Zafrul (third from right) having a light moment with Customs officers during his visit to Avago Technologies at Batu Kawan, Penang. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia’s total trade last year surpassed the RM2trillion mark for the second consecutive year at RM2.8 trillion, with exports reaching RM1.6 trillion, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

The International Trade and Industry Minister said this exceeded 12th Malaysia Plan projections – and with imports reaching nearly RM1.3 trillion.

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