Steady growth despite global uncertainties: Rafidah

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Malaysia's economy could grow between 4.0 and 4.5 percent in 2003, supported by expansion in all sectors despite the uncertainties brought about by Sars, the Middle East crisis and the war against terrorism, a senior minister said today.

International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz made the prediction as she released the ministry's annual report for 2002 at a news conference here.

The report said export growth was expected to be sustained, given projected three percent growth in the global economy.

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