📊Executive Summary

Malaysia's trade performance in October 2025 reached an all-time high, with total trade increasing 13.6% year-on-year to RM277.6 billion. The significant growth was driven by a 15.7% rise in exports, particularly in electrical and electronic products, alongside an 11.2% increase in imports. Economists remain optimistic about Malaysia's trade outlook, citing strong global demand for electronics and semiconductors, despite potential risks from cooling demand in the U.S. and a slowdown in intermediate goods imports. The article highlights Malaysia's role in the semiconductor supply chain and its ongoing capacity expansion, which could support future growth in the sector....