Malaysia

RGE Q3 2010 Malaysia Outlook

While Malaysia lagged other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members in exiting the economic downturn, the country's recovery has been stronger than expected. Growth moved into positive territory in Q4 2009 after exports, industrial production and investment bottomed...Waning effects of fiscal stimulus and the inventory cycle, reduced Chinese commodity demand and risks to global export demand will slow growth during H2 2010 and 2011, while inflation will rise. The government’s proposed reforms to liberalize the economy and rebalance toward domestic demand will face political constraints and, regardless, need a couple of years to take effect.

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