Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia optimistic about trade growth in 2025, to maintain levels above RM2 trillion

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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia optimistic about trade growth in 2025, to maintain levels above RM2 trillion
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PETALING JAYA: During this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations, the absence of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from attending open houses and events together has fueled speculation of a growing rift between the Bersatu president and his deputy.

SHAH ALAM: 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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