The 2024 Malaysian Economy: 4.3% Growth; Subsidy Rationalisation, and The Fed

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat Malaysia

02-Jan-24 12:00

The 2024 Malaysian Economy: 4.3% Growth; Subsidy Rationalisation, and The Fed

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Enterprise Explores expectations for the Malaysian Economy in 2024 with Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat Malaysia.

We review Malaysia’s 2023 economic performance, dive into expectations for economic growth and drivers in 2024, get into which of the various government plans are expected to have a material impact on growth this year, and key global risks that could impact Malaysia’s economic growth, such as the US Federal Reserves interest rate policy direction.

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Categories: economy, Corporates, markets, government, international

Tags: 2024 economic trends, 2024 economic outlook, economic growth drivers, malaysian economy, gdp growth,

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