Malaysian economy ripe for shift


KUALA LUMPUR: The time is ripe for Malaysia to implement deep-seated economic reforms, given that the country’s economy is humming along.

Expecting robust growth to continue for the next two years following a strong performance last year, Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim (pic) said policymakers have ample policy space to institute the necessary reforms to steer the economy towards a sustainable growth path.

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