FX.co ★ Malaysia Exports Unexpectedly Fall in May

Malaysia's exports surprisingly declined by 1.1% year-on-year to a four-month low of MYR 126.6 billion in May 2025. This performance fell short of predictions, which had anticipated an 8.9% rise, contrasting sharply with the significant 16.4% increase observed in the prior month. This drop represents the first contraction in export activity in eight months.