Johari: Malaysia with RM5.5tril can buffer external shocks


Of the RM5.5 trillion, the capital market was valued at RM3.1 trillion, comprising equities (RM1.8 trillion) and bonds (RM1.3 trillion) while the remaining RM2.4 trillion was in financial assets.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's current capital market and financial asset portfolio, worth RM5.5 trillion, will be able to support the country's economy and buffer any external shocks and fund outflows, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Of the amount, the capital market was valued at RM3.1 trillion, comprising equities (RM1.8 trillion) and bonds (RM1.3 trillion) while the remaining RM2.4 trillion was in financial assets.

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