China’s slowdown to continue hurting Malaysian exports

PDZ Maju at Northport terminal. PMB

KUALA LUMPUR: The unlikely rebound in Chinese demand will continue to weigh on Malaysia’s export performance this year, but a possible recovery in commodity prices over the next few months may provide some relief.

BIMB Securities Research expects the Malaysian economy to stagnate this year, but is optimistic that commodity prices could recover in the next few months, helping the country’s exports.