Malaysia’s economy grew at a slower pace in Q4 than it did in Q3, in line with the regional trend. We expect Malaysia to suffer a double hit from softer exports and lower commodity prices this year, while risks to domestic demand are also skewed to the downside. With this backdrop, we think it will be only a matter of time before the central bank loosens policy to support growth.
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