Targeted RON95 Subsidies A Landmark To Narrow Fiscal Deficit, Strengthen Debt -- Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.

CIMB Sees Malaysia's Budget Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects a budget deficit of 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Malaysia in 2026, with the government revenue expanding by four per cent to RM353.3 billion in 2026.

Farm Fresh Hopes Budget 2026 To Sustain Essential Spending, Refine Sugar Tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Johor-based dairy product specialist Farm Fresh Bhd hopes that the upcoming Budget 2026 will maintain funding to support household spending on essential goods while addressing health-related policies, such as sugar taxation.

SARA Boosts Domestic Economy, A Boon For Small Retailers -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.

PTV 3.0 Launched, Enabling STR Recipients To Move Towards Good Financial Planning, Family Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) Programme, a public-private initiative by the government in collaboration with the insurance and takaful industry, enters its third phase with the launch of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher 3.0 Programme (PTV3.0 Programme) on Sept 1.

Overall Impact Of SST Implementation On Households Estimated To Be Low And Manageable -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation on households is estimated to be low and manageable, based on early Ministry of Finance (MOF) projections, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Steady 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Signals Domestic Resilience, Momentum Could Continue In 2H

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s economy continues to remain resilient despite an increasingly uncertain global trade policy backdrop, economists said today.

MOF Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and subdued external demand, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Fiscal Deficit To Fall In Phases To Reduce National Debt Burden - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — The MADANI government is gradually reducing the fiscal deficit in phases to lessen the national debt burden, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Avoid Falling Prey To SARA Aid Registration Scam -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has urged the public not to be deceived by fraud or scam inviting them to register for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) appreciation initiative announced by the MADANI government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.