Malaysia’s Exports Growth Slows as Geopolitical Risks Mount

By Ying Xian Wong KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–Malaysia’s export growth slowed in February, showing signs of weakness before the Middle East conflict introduced fresh volatility to global markets. Exports rose 10.8% from a year earlier to 130.95 billion ringgit, equivalent to $33.44 billion, driven mainly by higher electrical and electronic shipments, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry said Thursday. That compared with January’s 19.6% increase–which was the highest since September 2022. The data comes as U.S. tariff uncertainty and the outbreak of war in the Middle East muddy the outlook for global trade. The Trump administration has launched trade investigations…