71.   However, Encik Zainal Rampak, the MTUC president, has taken note of the current economic downturn.

72.   In contrast, Mobil and Caltex see the current economic downturn as a good opportunity for expanding their businesses.

73.   In his speech, Dr Ling said together, Malaysians would be able to overcome the current economic downturn.

74.   IN the current economic downturn, one of the primary concerns of the Government and the people is undoubtedly the macroeconomic issue of inflation.

75.   It was cutbacks in business investment that helped to trigger the current downturn.

76.   It was cutbacks in business investment that helped trigger the current downturn.

77.   Lavin said the political turbulence, coupled with the current downturns in the U.S. and Southeast Asian economies, does not augur well for the region.

78.   Many private economists believe the current downturn will be mild and will be over by early next year.

79.   NORWEGIAN industrial company Norsk Hydro ASA is confident the Malaysian economy and regional economies are able to pull out of the current economic downturn.

80.   On another issue, Samy Vellu told the estate community their livelihood would not be threatened by the current economic downturn.