Slowdown in M'sian exports, but no trade deficit

However, Singapore-based economists told StarBiz that the country would not see a trade deficit despite the plunging oil prices. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp economist Wellian Wiranto(inset right) said talk of a current account deficit seemed premature at this point. - Filepics

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to see slower growth in exports year-on-year for December due to the drop in commodity prices and weaker overall external demand.

The Statistics Department will be releasing December and full-year trade data tomorrow.