Singapore and China were the main export destinations, contributing a combined 27.8 per cent to Malaysia’s total exports in August 2025.
Singapore remained the top export destination, accounting for 14.7 per cent of total exports. Exports to Singapore were valued at RM19.4 billion, an increase of 2.7 per cent or RM509.8 million compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by higher exports of electrical & electronic products (+RM952.0 million, +10.9%) as well as machinery, equipment and parts (+RM255.2 million, +15.2%). Meanwhile, exports to the China, which made up 13.1 per cent of total exports, amounted to RM17.2 billion, up RM1.6 billion or 10.4 per cent. The increase was supported by higher exports of electrical & electronic products (+RM580.5 million, +10.2%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (+RM498.1 million, +106.7%). Among the top ten export destinations, positive export growth was recorded for Singapore, China, the European Union, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam and Australia. In contrast, the United States, Hong Kong and Japan registered declines in August 2025.

No one expects qr to be good after uncertainty with Trump, trade war etc. Was expecting slightly loss QR with that selling pressure and reduced orderbook end of last year. I think the coming two QR at least, will be weak also haha