Bank Negara is widely expected to keep Malaysia's benchmark interest rate at 3% this year, given rising inflation and pressures on economic growth. Lim also gives his outlook on Malaysia's external trade.

<p>Bank Negara is widely expected to keep Malaysia's benchmark interest rate at 3% this year, given rising inflation and pressures on economic growth. Lim also gives his outlook on Malaysia's external trade.</p>

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