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Malaysia’s US Exports Rise 69.1% as Semiconductor Demand Lifts Trade

Malaysia’s US exports climbed 69.1% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by electronics and semiconductor demand, while several other industries recorded declines.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 28 October 2026 – Malaysia’s exports to the United States rose 69.1% to RM282.07 billion in January–September 2026, while bilateral trade increased 39.6% to RM378.70 billion, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. Electrical and electronic products, particularly semiconductors, were the principal reported drivers.

The figures underline how strongly Malaysia’s trade performance is linked to the global build-out of artificial-intelligence and data-centre capacity. For Asian businesses and investors, the results point to continued demand for regional electronics supply chains, but also show that gains are uneven across industries and exposed to tariff and market-concentration risks. The ministry’s figures describe the first nine months of 2026; they do not establish that the same growth rate will continue.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.