Another Asian financial crisis?

KUALA LUMPUR: Could Malaysia and Southeast Asia be heading towards another financial crisis?

With stock markets under pressure, oil prices surging above US$100 a barrel, and investor confidence being tested, concerns are growing over the region's economic outlook.

Adding to the uncertainty is the possibility that the artificial intelligence boom could create another source of financial risk.

But how vulnerable is Malaysia, and are the warning signs pointing towards another Asian Financial Crisis?