Can sweet spot in commodities be sustained?


Fluctuating prices: Indonesia’s recent decision to allow exports of palm oil again is not expected to have much impact on Malaysia.

MALAYSIA may currently be in a sweet spot as it enjoys high prices of commodities such as crude and palm oil, but for how long can these good prices last?

Recessionary risks, reduced imports from top buyers and the rise of electric cars are among factors that will likely dampen demand.

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