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As of August 10, 2009, the global economic crisis shows signs of easing, with the US experiencing a GDP contraction of -1.0% in Q2 2009, down from -6.4% in Q1. However, many economies, including 15 EU nations and Japan, face severe challenges. Malaysia's response includes monetary and fiscal measures such as interest rate cuts and stimulus packages. Despite adverse factors like liquidity traps and consumer caution, indicators show potential recovery, particularly in the services sector. The path ahead remains complex amid global uncertainties.
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Challenging Times: Impacts & Issues 10 Aug 2009
The Crisis Easing, But Still On • recession easing in the US (%GDP in 2Q09: -1.0%, from 1Q09: -6.4%) • 15 EU countries in recession, -4.9% in 1Q09 after -1.5% in 4Q08, worst since 1995; Germany and UK badly hit • Japan slid -14.2% (annualised) in 1Q09, from -12.1% in 4Q08, worst drop since the 70s • NIEs in recession but receding; Singapore (2Q09: -3.7%); Korea (2Q09: -2.5%) • Growth stalling in Australia (1Q09: 0.4%) and New Zealand (1Q09: -2.2%) • China registered a 7.9% growth in 2Q09.
Rocky Road to Recovery Recovery will be bumpy due to: • liquidity trap • fiscal fatigue • exchange rates going nowhere
Malaysia’s Response • Monetary Policy - interest rate cuts/ lower reserve ratio • Fiscal Policy - 1st stimulus package (RM7 bil in Nov’08) - 2nd stimulus package (RM60b in Mar’09) • Liberalisation of 27 services sub-sectors, e.g. • computer & related services, health & social services, tourism services, transport, recreational, business services & shipping. • NEP reforms/ Ekuinas
Export Growth by Destination Source: DOS
MIDA’s Foreign Manufacturing Approvals • FDI approvals fell 76.4% in Jan-May’09 to a value of RM4.2 bill (Jan-May’08: RM17.7 bill)
MIDA’s Domestic Approvals RM bill. • domestic approvals down 42.7% to RM4.8 bill in Jan-May’09 (Jan-May’08: RM8.4 bill)
Malaysia: Leading Index & GDP Growth %change yoy
Why the impact of the fiscal stimulus will likely be limited • small size of fiscal spending • slow implementation • lack of fiscal discipline • lack of transparency • consumer cautiousness • small domestic sector • leakages and weak multipliers • likely to kick in towards year-end
Monetary Indicators • Slower growth in M1, M2 and M3 Source: BNM
Real Interest Rate(%) 3mFD Inflation
Malaysia: Retrenchment Source: Ministry of Human Resource
Federal Gov’t Revenue (% share) 2008 (RM160 b) 1995 (RM51 b)
Business Conditions Indexa glimmer of hope • BCI gains 41.1 points q-o-q • All eight sub-indices higher q-o-q • Only exp. production rose y-o-y • Lower inventory levels &wage pressures, increased hirings
Consumer Sentiments Index (CSI)the smiles are back • CSI breaches 100-point threshold level after four consecutive quarters in the red • Jobs and incomes lift consumer spirits, spending plans on again CSI
World Economy Source: IMF Jul’09, World Bank & MIER
Malaysia: Growth by Sector • services sector is the critical growth driver • manufacturing sector to contract in ‘09, as export demand falls • stimulus packages and corridor projects to support construction activity Source: DOSM, MIER
Malaysia: Real GDP Growth • Global downturn to adversely affect Malaysia’s GDP growth • Malaysia’s GDP projected to contract by 4.2% in ‘09, but to recover gradually to 2.8% in ‘09 (‘08: 4.6%)
Downside Risks Protracted global recession H1N1 Rise of protectionism Political climate Downside Risks Currency volatility Widening fiscal deficit
Major Concerns • depressed external demand • “Double-dip” recovery • lethargic FDI inflows • H1N1 • swelling fiscal deficit • over-dependence on oil revenue • liquidity trap • asset bubble • ringgit weakness • weak commodity prices
Mitigating Factors • East Asian vibrancy • fiscal stimulus & liberal investment policies • policy reforms • sound banking sector • potential strength of ringgit • comfortable reserves • high savings rate