World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.

Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Govt In Process Of Drafting Act Related To GLCs To Improve Corporate Governance - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is in the process of drafting an act related to government-linked companies (SOEs) to strengthen corporate governance, increase accountability, and optimise performance, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

Procurement, Consumer Credit And Anti-Dumping Bills Passed Reflecting The MADANI Reform Agenda

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat ends the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today after sitting for 24 days, reflecting the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthen the integrity of fiscal governance, protect local industries from unfair trade practices and create more comprehensive consumer credit regulation.

Govt Procurement Bill 2025 Limits Finance Minister's Powers Via Stronger Checks And Balances -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Government Procurement Bill 2025 does not increase the powers of the finance minister but instead limits them by introducing a stronger system of checks and balances, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Tables Procurement Bill To Strengthen Fiscal Management, Curb Leakages - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as a continuation of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), which complements the Financial Procedure Act 1957, to further strengthen fiscal management.  

National Financial Management Carried Out In Line With The Spirit Of FRA - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The country's financial management must be carried out prudently and with discipline, in line with the spirit of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia’s 13MP GDP, Fiscal Deficit Targets Are Attainable -- CGS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd believes the average gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 4.5–5.5 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), along with the fiscal deficit target of three per cent of GDP by 2030, is attainable.

Govt Strengthens National Policies Via MADANI Economy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the formulation of a comprehensive framework known as the MADANI Economy that is based on sustainability, the people’s well-being, and governance with integrity.

13MP: Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Deficit Below 3 Pct, Control Debt

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The implementation of fiscal consolidation measures is expected to reduce the fiscal deficit to below three per cent and ensure that the debt level does not exceed 60 per cent of the country’s estimated gross domestic product (GDP).