Malaysia's exports to major trading partners reached record levels from January to April, driven by investments secured under the Madani government over the past three years.
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has worked tirelessly since taking office to attract both foreign and domestic investments, resulting in three consecutive years of historic investment achievements.
Malaysia recorded approved investments worth RM329.5 billion in 2023, RM384.4 billion in 2024 and RM426.7 billion in 2025, bringing the total to RM1.14 trillion under Anwar's administration, he said.
"Investment projects usually take time to materialise. From land acquisition, factory construction, machinery installation, hiring workers, to starting operations — the full impact is often seen after several years.
"Now, after three years of hard work by the Madani government, these investments are beginning to bear fruit," he said in a social media posting.
He said Malaysia's trade performance for the first four months was extraordinary, with total trade surpassing the RM1 trillion mark within four months, one month earlier than the previous year.
From January to April, total trade stood at RM1.127 trillion, while exports reached RM609.31 billion and imports totalled RM517.40 billion, he said.
The trade surplus doubled year-on-year to RM91.92 billion.
"Trade, exports, imports and trade surplus all recorded their highest-ever levels for the January to April period," he added.
Sim described the development as proof that increased investments are translating into stronger industrial output and export growth.
"The equation is simple: more investment leads to more factories, more goods produced, more exports, a stronger trade surplus and more wealth generated in Malaysia," he said.
He also credited the ministry, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, as well as related agencies, for contributing to the country's economic performance.
Source : nst