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Investment analyst Apex Securities has significantly lifted its 2026 export forecast for Malaysia to 26.2%, driven by robust performance in electronics and commodities, though geopolitical risks and US trade policy remain concerns.
Japan has committed RM10.5 billion to Malaysia's electrical and electronics sector between 2021 and 2025 through 46 projects expected to generate 9,009 jobs, bolstering the nation's high-tech manufacturing capabilities and supporting the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 targets.
Malaysian investment banks have significantly upgraded their 2026 export forecasts, with RHB projecting 21.7% growth driven by stronger electronics demand and robust trade performance that exceeded early expectations.