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BANGI, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should use data and analytics to improve subsidy targeting based on household needs, helping those most in need while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Elevated oil prices continue to support Malaysia’s petroleum product and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, further boosting export earnings, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGSI) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable at 1.9 per cent in 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced targeted subsidies and made essential goods available at affordable prices through the Jualan Rahmah programme to cushion the impact of external risks on the people.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 52,133 owners of diesel vehicles such as pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Sabah have been approved for an additional 100 litres of diesel under the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) programme as of Oct 12, 2026, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- BMI has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027 from an estimated 3.6 per cent in 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s sustainability policy direction across decarbonisation, climate resilience and social inclusion, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Higher wages under Budget 2027 will require productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and create better jobs, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon by the National Wage Consultative Council, which also comprises representatives of workers and employers.
