<p>KUANTAN: Pahang recorded RM10.95 billion in exports in the first eight months of this year, highlighting the state's potential for further growth.
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Pahang recorded RM10.95 billion in exports during the first eight months of the year, driven by significant growth in machinery and transport equipment. Matrade officials highlighted the state's economic resilience and potential for further diversification across various local sectors.
- Machinery and transport equipment exports surged 412.8 percent year-on-year in the first eight months.
- Fuels and lubricants exports grew by 47.9 percent, while food products increased by 15.8 percent.
- Kuantan serves as a key economic driver, supported by services, trade, logistics, and petrochemicals.
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KUANTAN: Pahang recorded RM10.95 billion in exports in the first eight months of this year, highlighting the state's potential for further growth.
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chief executive officer Datuk Abu Bakar Yusof said the state remained resilient, supported by strong economic fundamentals and promising growth prospects.
"Exports of machinery and transport equipment surged 412.8 per cent in the first eight months of this year compared with the same period last year, while fuels and lubricants grew 47.9 per cent and food products increased 15.8 per cent.
"These figures present opportunities to diversify Pahang's export base and enable more local entrepreneurs to participate in international trade," he said at the 2026 Pahang Export Day.
