MALAYSIA'S EXPORTS SURGE 54.5% ON AI DEMAND

Malaysia's exports jumped 54.5% year-over-year in September, the fastest pace since April 2021, as global demand for AI-linked electronics pushed manufactured goods shipments to a record RM191.57 billion. Exports to the United States rose 89.9% to a record RM38.03 billion, while shipments to China grew just 22.1% to RM20.39 billion. The gap shows how unevenly the AI-driven trade boom is spreading across Malaysia's main markets. $EWM