The implementation of such policy should not require any additional funding, however, more focused and determined actions to detangle the knots are necessary. We hope that during this year of the general election, such policies can be continued and even intensified.
Meanwhile, along with tumbling commodity and fuel prices as well as solid rice production, the interest rate in 2009 is expected to decline, in the range of 5.0-7.0%. If current developments persist, however, the lower limit of this range is expected. Questions often arise on the prospect of our Balance of Payments this upcoming year.