KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainties, US trade protectionism, and high interest rates in advanced economies, an economist said. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and protectionist policies under US President Donald Trump’s administration were among the external developments that warrant attention. “The biggest risks are certainly external factors. We see that the war in West Asia is still ongoing. Then, the protectionist policies of the Trump administration remain widespread. “More recently, we […]