Thursday, May 21, 2026
Malaysia Exports Hit Record High
MYEXPYY
−22.43%
Malaysia’s exports surged 36.9% year-on-year to a record high of MYR 182.7 billion in April 2026, accelerating sharply from March’s upwardly revised 8.4% increase and far exceeding forecasts of 9.0%.
Growth was driven by the manufacturing sector, which soared 40.1%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (46.4%) and petroleum products (70.2%).
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