Malaysia’s trade deficit in services hit record RM47.4 bln in 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade deficit in services increased to RM47.4 billion in 2020, the highest deficit ever recorded, owing to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic that has significantly restrained economic activities globally. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said total trade in services amounted to RM232.7 billion, contributing 16.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP […]