Johor emerged as the biggest contributor to Malaysia’s total trade, worth RM247.59 billion, from January to April this year.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Johor's contribution in terms of trade and investment is important for the country's economic growth.

"Both trade and investment (Johor) are important, and in terms of Johor's contribution to trade, it is number one, which is 30 percent of Malaysia's total trade," he told reporters after attending the...