Exports to continue growing although at slower pace


Stronger ringgit: Lee says the ringgit could end on a stronger note by the end of the year in anticipation of a change in monetary policies

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s exports will continue to grow this year, although at a slower pace following blistering performance in 2017.

Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) executive director Lee Heng Guie expects the country’s total exports to grow by 7.5% this year, as compared to the forecast 19.8% expansion last year.

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