Topics that matter this year

LIKE many observers of trends and developments taking place these days, it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict what will happen in the country, let alone globally.

StarBizWeek’s editorial team attempts to address six questions of current issues and how they will pan out this year.

For starters, can Malaysia avoid a recession this year? What are the top three things that Budget 2023 should focus on?

There is the question of how the stock market will perform and whether there will be any large initial public offerings.

Also, how will crude oil palm prices trend and will we be seeing a spike in the purchase of electric vehicles?

Read on to get some guidance on these hot topics.