Govt Committed To Reducing Fiscal Deficit, Keep Debt-To-GDP Ratio Below 60 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Govt Aims To Lower Fiscal Deficit To 3 Pct In Medium Term – Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term, as outlined in the MADANI Economy framework and the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).

Investment Inflows, Strong Business Confidence To Support Malaysia's GDP Growth For 2024, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- An increase in investment inflows, improved tax collection relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a narrower fiscal deficit are positive catalysts expected to drive Malaysia's economy to grow between 5.0 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2024 and 2025.

Gold Futures End Higher

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today as the United States (US) election draws near.

Sabah Electricity Appeals For Federal Govt Financial Support

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4  (Bernama) -- Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) has insufficient funds and needs federal government financial support to ensure a sustainable power supply, said chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.

Gold Futures Likely To Be Cautious Due To US Presidential Election

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to be on cautious trading mode as investors are expected to adopt a wait-and-see stance prior to the US presidential election on Nov 5, said dealers. 

Budget 2025 Maintains Gradual Fiscal Consolidation Approach - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 reaffirms a commitment towards gradual fiscal consolidation from a high debt level compared with peers, according to Fitch Ratings. 

Malaysia's Inflation Likely To Trend At 2.9 Pct In 2025 -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar As External Factors Weigh

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst. 

Budget 2025 Measures Show Strong Support For Semiconductor Sector - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 has set aside sizable funds, both fiscal and non-fiscal, towards ensuring the success of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), which is part of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

BMI: Budget A Positive Step Towards Malaysia's Goal Of Narrowing Budget Deficit To 3.5 Pct By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Budget, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 18, marked a positive step towards Malaysia’s medium-term goal of narrowing its budget deficit to 3.5 per cent by 2027.

Govt Expected To Continue Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation measures as part of the debt management strategy following the reported decrease in new debt, which is forecast to fall to RM80 billion by 2025.