Economists and markets give the thumbs-up for new Bank Negara governor

According to economists and analysts, the appointment of Muhammad(pic) is a positive development as it helps alleviate a lot of market uncertainties about Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: The appointment of the deputy governor of Bank Negara Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim as the successor of outgoing governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has been greeted well by experts in the banking and finance fraternity.

According to economists and analysts, the appointment of Muhammad is a positive development as it helps alleviate a lot of market uncertainties about Malaysia’s monetary policy direction.