Malaysia remains optimistic about achieving trade growth in 2025 and sustaining levels above RM2 trillion, according to Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. This optimism stems from the expectation of continued economic expansion despite global challenges. The minister highlighted the 9.2% growth in total trade in 2024, reaching a record high of RM2.879 trillion, driven by exports and imports.
Malaysia is optimistic about achieving a trade growth trajectory in 2025 and maintaining levels above RM2 trillion, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. — Bernama picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeSHAH ALAM, Feb 9 — Malaysia is optimistic about achieving a trade growth trajectory in 2025 and maintaining levels above RM2 trillion, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
“Given the current global situation, if conditions worsen — though unlikely due to our economic trajectory — we will continue to achieve trade growth,” he told reporters after the lunch reception of Golf KITA 2025 here today. This also marks the fourth consecutive year that the country’s total trade recorded above RM2 trillion.
Golf KITA 2025 is a fundraising event dedicated to welfare, research, and knowledge-building initiatives for underprivileged communities.In attendance were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
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