fiscal deficit

Govt debt hits RM1.17 trillion: economists stress prudence, but not panic

Malaysia’s debt-to-GDP ratio is just below Parliament-approved 65% and largely owed to domestic entities

Govt succeeds in achieving fiscal deficit target of 5% in 2023: MoF

The government succeeded in achieving a fiscal deficit target of 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) or RM91.4 billion in 2023, which is lower than the 5.6% or RM99.5 billion recorded in 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

King to keep close tabs on govt spending amid mounting debt racked up since 1998

The government’s fiscal deficit since 1998 has resulted in mounting debt for the current administration, hampering the implementation of new development projects intended to improve the lives of Malaysians, said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.

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