Malaysia’s trade surplus surged to MYR 25.2 billion in July 2020 from MYR 14.3 billion in the same month a year ago, and beating market expectations of MYR 15.9 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since the series began in 1970, as exports rose while imports fell, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Exports increased 3.1 percent, led by higher sales of manufactured and agriculture goods. Imports declined as purchases of intermediate and capital goods fell.
