Moody’s Analytics upbeat on AsiaPac, including Malaysia as travel curbs ease, stronger domestic demand

Brighter outlook for Malaysia, says Steve Cochrane, chief Apac economist at Moody’s Analytic as Malaysian factories ramp up production and benefits from commodity exports.

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Analytics is more positive on Asia-Pacfic economies as movement controls ease while there is stronger domestic demand in these countries, also pointing outfactories in Malaysia ramp up production and benefits from commodity exports.

In its outlook “The Apac Outlook: Asia’s Reopening”, it said easing of mobility restrictions will raise demand for local goods and services throughout the region.