Malaysia: Sound macroeconomic fundamentals

Export dependency causes cyclical growth. GDP growth will remain solid in 2013-2014. Sound monetary policy. Inflation is unproblematic. Banking sector has been resilient.

Recent exchange rate volatility appears

unproblematic. Public finances do not pose any immediate

threat. Current account surplus is narrowing. External debt burden is manageable. Ample foreign exchange reserves.

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