M’sia exposed to downside risks despite rebound in GDP - economist

Despite economic growth rebounding in the first quarter 2022, Malaysia is exposed to a number of downside risks in the near term, particularly with China being its largest export market, accounting for 15 percent of the total exports, S&P Global Market Intelligence highlighted.

It said the country’s export sector is “vulnerable” to the impact of China’s economic slowdown.

“Malaysia also faces some transmission effects from....