GIVEN that factory output, manufacturing sales and trade data are indicators to the health of the economy, the December data for Malaysia shows that the first half of the year remains one of gradual recovery in a volatile environment.
Economists remain cautious of the first half, citing the gradual recovery of the global economy and political risks of the upcoming general election as reasons for their outlook.
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