Export, domestic demand to spur growth


Lee is looking at 4.5% domestic economic growth in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) remains cautiously optimistic about Malaysia’s economic growth prospects this year as external factors could impact local conditions.

Its executive director Lee Heng Guie said it is better to remain prudent at the beginning of the year as there are some concerns out there.

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