Oil, commodities price dampener for Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: Tumbling crude oil prices have stoked concerns over the government’s ability to meet its budget deficit target in 2019.

The market has also turned nervy, considering the potential impact on oil and gas (O&G) companies as well as the government’s coffers.

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