Pooi Koon Chong

Malaysia - as Asia’s only major net oil exporter - risks losing RM300m for every US$1 per barrel drop, according to gov't estimates.

Zeti has been Bank Negara governor since 2000; her latest term ends in April.

Bank Negara Malaysia kept the overnight policy rate at 3.25 percent.

The defects could cause flight delays and pose potential safety risks.