Malaysia's 2016 Economic Growth Allows for 'Tentative Optimism'

morning-run · market-watch · 24 Mar 2017 · 8 mins listen

Following last year's 4.2% GDP growth, Bank Negara expects Malaysia's economy to expand by about 4.3% - 4.8% in 2017.

Vishnu looks at how inflation and ringgit volatility may also weigh on the central bank's policy considerations.

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