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Strong Malaysian economy can withstand more rate hikes

Malaysia's economy accelerated for the fifth straight quarter in Q2, supported by strong export growth. Although Malaysia’s headline growth rate is likely to drop off in the second half of the year as monetary conditions tighten, fiscal consolidation continues and favourable base effects dissipate, its 2014 full-year growth rate will remain above trend. 

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