*Malaysia Aug Trade Surplus MYR 5.70 Bln, Consensus MYR 10.40 Bln

*Malaysia Aug Imports Up 26.2% On Year, Consensus 21.2%

*Malaysia Aug Exports Up 12.1% On Year Vs. 12.3% In Jul, Consensus 11.7%

*Australia Aug Employment Up 0.3% On Month, 2.7% On Year

*Australia Aug Unemployment Rate S.A. Unchanged At 4.2%, As Expected