“From a trade perspective, based on data from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation [Matrade], the country’s E&E sector demonstrated resilient and dynamic performance throughout 2025. “Malaysia’s E&E exports to the US increased by 21.3% to RM145.75 billion, with major contributions from semiconductors valued at RM63.89 billion,” it said. Miti noted that this reflects the confidence of investors and trading partners in Malaysia, as well as indicating that trade relations with both major trading partners — the US and China — remain strong and mutually beneficial. The ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (PN–Kemaman) regarding the impact on trade and FDI, particularly related to electronic products, following China’s sanctions on several US defence companies. Miti said that on the investment front, between 2021 and September 2025 the E&E sector saw approved investments totalling RM340.5 billion across 645 projects, with foreign investments amounting to RM328.1 billion.

Source: The Edge Markets February 10, 2026 16:46 UTC