Malaysia recorded the highest trade volume in history when the country's trade value for 2025 exceeded RM3 trillion for the first time, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This achievement was contributed by strong trade relations with the United States, Europe, China, as well as the exploration of new markets to expand exports. The country's exports increased to more than RM1.6 trillion, especially in the electrical, electronic and other strategic products sectors.
TRADE PERFORMANCE REFLECTS MALAYSIA'S ECONOMY'S RESILIENCE
The government emphasizes the resilience of Malaysia's economy amid global geopolitical uncertainties and changing international trade policies. Proactive steps to explore new markets and the use of the latest technology also support economic performance.
The Malaysian economy continues to show strong momentum, with GDP growing by 4.9%, exceeding the 4.8% forecast, the ringgit successfully reached RM4.05 against the USD, the highest level in five years, the Bursa Malaysia index at 1,700 points, the highest in seven years, while the unemployment rate was 2.9%, the lowest in 11 years.
The Prime Minister stressed that this success is the result of the collaboration of the government, the private sector, investors, and the civil service, with a focus on digital transformation, high-tech industrialization, and policy reforms to increase investor confidence.
Proactive steps to explore new markets are expected to open up opportunities for Malaysian businesses to expand their global markets and strengthen the foundations of long-term economic growth.
