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ALTHOUGH not rip-roaring, the Malaysian economy is on an even keel.

Growth numbers have been consistent over a period of years now. Last year GDP growth was 4.7%. Although less than the 5.6% of the previous year, it was held up in the final two quarters, in line with the uptick in the global economy which has been showing encouraging signs. Even the normally under-stated International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested: “Is the tide rising?”