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Rupa Damodaran
New Straits Times
02-11-2008
Economists see 5pc export growth
Byline: Rupa Damodaran
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Business Times
Type: News

MALAYSIA'S exports are expected to slow further in December due to soft demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products although commodities will continue to perform, economists said.

A Business Times poll shows that exports would grow by five per cent year-on-year, while imports would rise faster by 8.76 per cent.
The poll expects the trade balance to total RM10.41 billion.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri ...

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