Malaysia: Merchandise trade surplus widens in September
Latest reading: In September, the trade balance was USD +4.7 billion, following a USD +3.7 billion reading in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +34.9 billion.
Exports rose 13.5% in year-on-year terms in September, following 1.8% growth in the previous month. Imports increased 8.5% in year-on-year terms in September, following a 1.8% drop in the prior month.