Despite a volatile ringgit, economy remains firm and access to credit widely available

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia still attracts foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, its economic fundamentals and long-term prospects remain intact while access to credit remains widely available to finance economic activities, despite a volatile ringgit, said an economist.

Maybank Investment Bank chief economist Suhaimi Ilias said the country’s trade or current account surplus has been sustained for decades despite having budget deficits.