Not in the clear yet
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It is likely that Malaysia will continue to face considerable economic problems for the foreseeable future. Many economists expect that the Malaysian economy will show only limited growth in 1998, with inflation and unemployment continuing to cause problems. The performance of the banking sector will be the main factor in determining how quickly the economy recovers. The sector is still largely healthy, but if it collapses the government will be obliged to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Faith in trade
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Malaysia is struggling to cope with economic uncertainty, exacerbated by a large current-account deficit and an imminent asset bubble in property. Regional economists believe that Malaysia's salvation will be exports, with 1998's GDP growth estimated at 6.4%, and exports are expected to grow by 7.8% in 1997, to 148.4 billion ringgit.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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