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Malaysia maintains trade surplus in 43rd consecutive month

Malaysia maintained its trade surplus in November, valued at 12.41 billion MYR (2.68 billion USD), making it the 43rd consecutive month of trade surplus.
Malaysia maintains trade surplus in 43rd consecutive month ảnh 1In Malaysia (Photo: nst.com.my)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia maintained itstrade surplus in November, valued at 12.41 billion MYR (2.68 billion USD),making it the 43rd consecutive month of trade surplus.

Accordingto the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, exports reached 122.10 billion MYR, a contraction of 5.9% year on year whileimports grew by 1.7% to 109.69 billion MYR.

Comparedto October, exports, imports and trade surplus fell by 3.2%, 3.1%, and 3.8%,respectively.

DuringJanuary-November, trade declined by 7.5% to 2.413 trillion MYR compared to thesame period last year./.

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