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KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, said the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Malaysian franchisors have secured potential export sales of RM77 million at the Franchise In-Buying Mission (FIBM) held in conjunction with the 32nd International Franchise Exhibition and Convention (FIM 2025).

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has set up the “US Tariff Hotline” to assist stakeholders in obtaining accurate information on tariffs imposed by the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Malaysia secured RM1.67 billion in export sales at Gulfood 2025, surpassing the initial target of RM680 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) will lead the participation of Malaysian semiconductor-related companies at Semicon West 2024 from July 9 to 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 —The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) and Deloitte have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 via technology-led initiatives.

SINGAPORE, June 14 — The reopening of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (Matrade) trade office at Robinson Road here is timely to enhance trade and investment between Malaysia and Singapore, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The business matching programme at International Construction Week (ICW) 2024, in collaboration with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), aims to generate RM1 billion in sales from at least 30 international buyers.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has generated total sales of RM250 million through an export acceleration mission to Egypt and Libya.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Malaysian companies that took part in the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) in conjunction with the Southeast Asian Healthcare & Pharma Show (SEACare 2024) have successfully clinched potential sales totalling RM28.65 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Export Acceleration Mission (EAM), in conjunction with the China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF) 2024 in Chengdu, China, has successfully recorded RM64.13 million in export sales and received 1,329 trade enquiries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has expanded the Malaysia Trade Commissioner’s office in Paris to improve Malaysia’s trade ties with France, Spain, Portugal and Monaco.