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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register a higher sukuk issuance in the second half (2H) of this year despite lower domestic sovereign issuance in the first half (1H), according to Moody’s Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The government is steadfast in achieving its gradual fiscal consolidation target by reducing national debt, while continuing to invest in improving the quality of life for all Malaysians.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- OCBC Global Market Research sees Malaysia meeting its fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year and expects the government to target an even narrower deficit of between 3.5 and 3.8 per cent in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is projecting the fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from an estimated 4.3 per cent this year, with the growth in government revenue expected to outpace operating expenditure (opex).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- With the rising cost of living a major concern for Malaysians, PwC Malaysia believes a review of personal income tax bands for the middle-income group in Budget 2025 would be a welcome move.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 18, is expected to strike a balanced approach, combining fiscal sustainability with initiatives to drive economic development, said RHB Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’a fiscal deficit target of three per cent by 2026 “remains challenging but achievable,” according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd foresees a lower fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-term Review (12MP MTR) for Budget 2025.
