Growth likely to moderate this year


PETALING JAYA: While downside risks to Malaysia’s growth linger, factors such as resilient private consumption, a diversified trade base and continued demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) goods, are expected to continue to lend support to the economy.

All eyes, however, are still on how trade negotiations will unfold between economies, including Malaysia, with the United States, following the major easing of tariff levels between the latter and China.

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