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Malaysia’s current account surplus widens to RM12.2 billion in Q3

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Published Fri, Nov 14, 2025 · 12:28 PM
    • Shipping containers are stacked at North Point in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
    • Shipping containers are stacked at North Point in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

    [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s current account surplus widened to RM12.2 billion (S$3.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, compared to RM300 million in the previous three months, central bank and government data showed on Friday.

    Portfolio investment saw a net outflow of RM28 billion (S$8.6 billion) in the July-to-September period, compared to a net inflow of RM16.4 billion in the second quarter. REUTERS

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