No Meetings Held, No Agreements Reached With AirAsia – Loke

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT) did not hold any meetings with AirAsia in the past two to three weeks, nor was any agreement reached with the low-cost airline, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Government Committed To Gradually Reducing Fiscal Deficit – Treasury Sec-Gen

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to gradually reducing the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term to ensure the country's financial position remains sustainable, with a target to reduce the deficit to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.3 Pct In 2027 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, in line with the medium-term consolidation under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.

Malaysia’s Trade Grows 22.4 Pct In 1H 2026, MoF Urges Supply Chain Diversification

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s trade remained resilient in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with total trade rising 22.4 per cent to RM1.795 trillion, but the country needs to strengthen supply chains and diversify its export markets and import sources to cushion future external shocks, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.

Implementation Lags In Approved Investments Pose Structural Risk - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Implementation lags between approved investments and their physical execution pose a structural risk to Malaysia’s economic growth, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.

Need Systematic Approach To Identify Inputs, Risk, Intervention - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – A more systematic approach is required to identify critical inputs, monitor concentrated supply risks and coordinate early intervention in mitigating adverse impact resulting from geopolitical uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).  

ASEAN Power Grid Offers Malaysia Opportunity To Solidify Regional Energy Market Position -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) offers Malaysia a vital opportunity to solidify its position in the regional energy market, leveraging its strategic geographical position, well-developed power infrastructure and experience in cross-border electricity trading.

Malaysia's Financial Market To Remain Resilient, Supportive Of Economic Activity - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial market is expected to remain resilient and supportive of economic activity, with the continuous role played by the banking system and capital market in meeting financing needs.

SC, Bursa Malaysia Undertake 13 Measures To Boost Capital Market Liquidity, Efficiency - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia have taken 13 key measures in the first eight months of 2026 to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of Malaysia’s capital market.

Federal Govt’s Financing, Debt Strategy To Continue Balancing National Development Priorities

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government's financing and debt management strategy will continue to balance the need to finance national development priorities with the imperative of preserving fiscal resilience and maintaining debt sustainability.

Budget 2027 Estimated At RM459.8 Bln, Up 3.6 Pct From 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has estimated Budget 2027 to be at RM459.8 billion, up 3.6 per cent from the revised 2026 allocation, equivalent to 19.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Domestic Demand, Investments To Continue To Drive Malaysia’s Growth Trajectory At 4.2-5.2 Pct In 2027

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2-5.2 per cent in 2027, from 4.8-5.3 per cent this year, supported by sustained domestic demand, favourable labour market conditions, continued income growth and firm investment activity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) today.