KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is confident that Malaysia's total trade would increase to RM1.6 trillion this year, as compared to RM1.49 trillion in 2016.

Second MITI Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said based on the current pace of trade for the last six months, Malaysia can easily, at least, surpass last year's trade value.

This is taking into consideration the pace being sustained for the rest of the year, he added. — Bernama