Malaysia's exports surge in May on robust external demand

Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA posted a stronger-than-anticipated trade performance in May, with exports growing 32.5 per cent to RM79.4 billion (S$25.5 billion) fuelled by robust external demand for its manufactured and agriculture products.

Total trade in May amounted to RM153.3 billion, marking a 31.5 per cent growth against the same period last year of RM116.6 billion, owing to the expansion of trade with all its major trading partners particularl…