Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23 -- Malaysia's exports reached a record 1.57 trillion MYR (about 385 billion USD) in the first nine months of 2026, up 34% year on year, driven by strong demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) products and growth in non-traditional markets.
According to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the country's total trade rose 30.1% to 2.91 trillion MYR (713 billion USD), while imports increased 25.7% to 1.34 trillion ringgit (328 billion USD). The trade surplus reached 232.38 billion MYR (57 billion USD).
E&E products remained a key driver of export growth, with their export value increasing by 253.88 billion MYR (62 billion USD), reflecting rising global demand linked to artificial intelligenc...