Going gets tough for the economy

Challenging outlook: Although Malaysia exports were up 6.3 in November compared the same month in 2014, the figure was lower than economists’ median expectations of a 12 gain.

World Bank: Weak growth in emerging markets to weigh on global performance

POLICYMAKERS will have a headache trying to navigate the treacherous waters that the Malaysian economy will have to sail through this year. Much has been reported about how challenging the outlook for 2016 is, with no good news to herald the beginning of the year.