The Nikkei Malaysia Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index for April signalled an expansion for the first time in 2 years. Edward also provides his outlook on upcoming data on external trade, 1Q17 GDP and Bank Negara's monetary policy decision.

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Tags:  manufacturing,  exports,  ringgit,  trade,  demand,  China,  USA,  globalisation,  consumption,  E&E,  Bank Negara,  BNM,  OPR,  Overnight Policy Rate,  interest rate policy,  GDP