Malaysia's exports and imports have grown significantly in the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period last year. Julia also gives her outlook on 1Q17 GDP and Bank Negara's monetary policy decision due this month. Julia also expects inflation to have peaked in March.

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Tags:  exports,  imports,  global demand,  external trade,  BNM,  OPR,  overnight policy rate,  ringgit competitiveness,  foreign reserves,  repatriation,  exports proceeds,  ringgit recovery,  economic growth,  demand pressures,  Bank Negara Malaysia,  repatration