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PETALING JAYA: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia is expected to remain moderate this year and 2019, in line with global trade tensions and as foreign investors assess the impact of potential policy reforms under the new federal government.

If trade tensions continue to escalate, however, investor sentiment is expected to become increasingly cautious, according to economists.