KUALA LUMPUR: Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.
UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said the evolving US trade tariff regime is poised to exert significant pressure on global trade dynamics, with notable implications for Malaysia’s export-driven economy.
