Penang, Johor and Selangor dominate Malaysia's trade
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According to the New Straits Times, Penang, Johor, and Selangor together accounted for 80.5% of Malaysia's total trade in September 2026, with exports and imports both showing strong year-on-year growth. Penang led as the largest exporting state, contributing 52.6% of the country's total exports, followed by Johor at 17.5% and Selangor at 11.7%.
The state also had the largest share of imports, accounting for 35.3% of the total, with Johor at 24.2% and Selangor at 19.5%. Malaysia's exports rose by RM75.9 billion, or 54.5% from September 2025, with Penang contributing the most to this increase, followed by Johor and Selangor. Imports also increased by RM62.6 billion, or 52.7% year-on-year, with Penang again leading in this category.
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