Gangguan berterusan di Selat Hormuz berisiko jejas perniagaan, hakis kuasa beli isi rumah
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The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz may increase inflation in Malaysia. These tensions could raise costs for energy, transport, fertilizer, and production inputs. This risk remains even as global crude oil prices have begun to drop.
KUALA LUMPUR: Konflik berpanjangan antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS), selain gangguan laluan perkapalan di Selat Hormuz, berisiko meningkatkan tekanan inflasi di Malaysia melalui kenaikan kos tenaga, pengangkutan, baja dan input pengeluaran, walaupun harga minyak mentah global mula menurun.