KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The 5.0 per cent Gross Domestic Product growth in 2015 is a respectable performance given the challenging environment and Malaysians should be proud of it, said Ambank Group Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim.
Despite the falling global oil prices and uncertain economic situation, the results were comparatively good, he said.
“Look at the world situation where everybody is slowing down. Some are even minus, including Japan.
“Our 5.0 per cent is good. Between the range of 4-6 per cent, I think it's good and respectable, nothing to be ashamed of. We look forward to be able to sustain this,” he said.
Azman, who is also chairman of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), was speaking to reporters after the groundbreaking of AICB's A Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Bukit Perdana here today officiated by Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz. — Bernama
