Asks if impact of Iran conflict is still seen as short-term.
Host
Amir Hamzah Azizan
The world has been more resilient than anticipated, making the immediate market impact milder. Countries need to prepare for a prolonged challenge, but supply chains and trade reliance are configured differently now.
Asks how long Malaysia's buffers will last.
Host
Amir Hamzah Azizan
Malaysia is a net energy supplier, in reasonable shape. A strong domestic market and FDI create resilience. The key is building different engines of growth.
Asks about ringgit performance and vulnerability.
Host
Amir Hamzah Azizan
Ringgit resilience remains due to inflows and strong fundamentals. As long as the economy is resilient, it will support the ringgit.
Asks at what oil price he would be concerned about inflation.
Host
Amir Hamzah Azizan
Need to wait and see. Subsidy rationalization has reduced fiscal pressure and allowed price pass-through, sustaining inflation within range.
Asks for the biggest risk.
Host
Amir Hamzah Azizan
The biggest risk is how long the conflict will go. If prolonged 6-12 months, everybody has to reassess.