Malaysia Jan Exports Up by 1.6% From Last Year
The January export numbers in Malaysia rose 1.6% from last year.
Despite the rise, the numbers are slower than expected. Financial analysts expected it to be 7.4%.
The situation was similar for export numbers in January 2022, with a rise of only 2.3%. Analysts were anticipating Malaysia’s annual export numbers to grow by 10.1%.
A Surplus in Trade
Despite Malaysia’s Jan exports being lower than expected, the country still recorded a trade surplus in January (RM18.16 billion).
New Guidelines to Enhance Export
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MARTRADE) have launched several new guidelines to help enhance certain export sectors in Malaysia. For more information and options about starting a business in Malaysia, get in touch with the 3E Accounting team.
