When the pandemic spread to Malaysia, the Chinese showed their goodwill in return. China has continued to be Malaysia’s largest trading partner for the 12th consecutive year while Malaysia became the dragon nation’s second largest trading partner in Asean, after Vietnam. And vice-versa, it was Malaysia’s largest import source, recording a total value of RM226bil. “Of the total, more than 60% (RM10.72bil) was from exports, ” she added at the Malaysia-China (Lanzhou) Agricultural Products Trading webinar. Apart from trade, Nushirwan said both countries could bring the comprehensive strategic partnership to the next level via cultural linkages.

Source: The Star February 15, 2021 00:11 UTC