Malaysians can still survive bumpy ride with financial discipline

Price increased at coffee shop Puchong Taman Wawasan Chinese Kopitiam.

PETALING JAYA: It’s going to be a tough three years or so, say economists but Malaysians can still tide over the coming rough days by budgeting wisely and spending prudently.

Maybank Investment Bank chief economist Suhaimi Illias said consumers would need to adjust their spending patterns by buying only essential items and eliminating impulse buys.