Malaysia export growth forecasts raised on AI, E&E strength

NAMPA / Xinhua
2026-07-21
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's export growth outlook for 2026 has been upgraded by several research houses, driven by stronger-than-expected trade performance, continued momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector and an ongoing artificial intelligence (AI)-led technology upcycle. RHB Investment Bank raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 21.7 percent from 15.3 percent, following Malaysia's exports expanding 27.5 p......
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