Sarawak maintained strong economic momentum in Q1 2025, recording a RM16.8 billion trade surplus. Driven by key commodities like LNG, crude petroleum, and palm oil, 2024 exports rose 2.3% to RM133.8 billion, while imports increased 3.1% to RM64.5 billion, resulting in a RM69.3 billion trade surplus for the year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted the state's commitment to shifting towards value-added products and expanding regional market access through strategic partnerships and new trade offices.
This article has been processed for multi-language support.