Malaysia well-positioned to weather Middle East conflict, says Amir Hamzah


Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. — NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well-positioned to manage potential economic fallout from escalating conflict in the Middle East, backed by its status as a net energy exporter and strong economic fundamentals, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

He said the country's position as a net energy exporter provides a buffer against volatility in global oil markets, even as geopolitical developments could push crude prices higher.

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