They know how their words can affect market confidence. According to Mahathir, the contagion effect from Thailand caused the problems. The more Malaysia is seen to stand out, the greater will be its resistance to regional failures. Whilst having the world's tallest building and innovative projects like the Multi-Media Super Corridor help, Malaysia needs to be more independent in its technological development as an anchor for the economy. Otherwise it floats entirely on the ebb and flow of the share market.
Interest rates are in fact rising.
Everyone in the construction industry can tell you the crippling effect of cuts in spending and loans. It will only get worse. While you preach transparency, your story is veiled in deceit. America engineered Chrysler's bailout when the company was obviously mismanaged. However, because of the bailout, Chrysler performed well with new management.