When Brent crude oil prices started plummeting drastically in 2014 from a $115-a-barrel high to less than $50 a barrel in early 2015, worries arose for countries that depend on exports of oil and gas.
Malaysia falls in this category. But many forget that although the country remains a net natural gas exporter, it is also a net oil importer. So while Malaysia has been affected by the heavy drop in oil prices, the situation is far less panicked than perceived externally.
