World Bank Lowers Malaysia’s 2018 GDP Again

The Morning Run team discuss the World Bank lowering its GDP growth projection for Malaysia to 4.7% in 2018 - from 4.9% previously.

This follows World Bank’s earlier cut of its GDP projection for Malaysia to 4.9% in October from 5.4% in April.

Meanwhile, MIDF Research has projected the FBK KLCI to rise to 1830 points by the end of 2019.

9:05 - The Securities Commission Malaysia is maintaining its decision to reprimand and impose penalties on Lotte Chemical Titan Holdings, its two executive directors, Ernst & Young and Maybank Investment Bank Bhd.