Factors that will impact the domestic economy, from China to the general electionWhat does 2018 hold for the Malaysian economy? These issues are just some of what the economy will face as the old year wanes and the new year waxes. The Government’s assumption is for gross domestic product (GDP) to grow between 5% and 5.5% in 2018, compared to the revised estimate of 5.2% to 5.7% GDP growth this year. Several economists expect the rate hike as early as January when Bank Negara’s monetary policy committee next meets. TradeAccording to the World Bank, exports contributed 67.24% in terms of value to GDP in 2016.

Source: The Star December 29, 2017 22:41 UTC