Growth will continue to come from private spending, exports of electronics and commodities, and the boost from the Ninth Malaysia Plan.

Malaysia's exports have so far benefited from the recovery in global electronics demand, which has helped to boost economic growth in the third quarter. We expect exports to continue to accelerate in the last two months of the year.

Much will depend on how quickly these U.S. refineries get back on their feet.

If it does turn away toward Florida it will be a non-event. The market got ahead of itself on Monday.

Our key consideration is who will be best placed to facilitate the forging of consensus among WTO members in accordance with the Doha Development Agenda mandate, which has clearly provided for the proper address of development concerns in each and every negotiating area,

We will continue to strive to preserve fervently those strong aspects of our economic freedom, while enhancing those other aspects where there is room for further improvement.