Although the gloomy feeling continues to haunt Malaysia’s economy, with export numbers expected to show further decline in the months ahead, the country is unlikely to slide into a trade deficit.
The reason for this is the weakness in Malaysia’s export numbers will likely be accompanied by a continued weakness in imports as domestic consumption trims down, hence offsetting the effects of declining exports on its trade balance.
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