Govt Likely To Table Expansionary Budget 2026, Deficit Seen Narrowing Gradually

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to table an expansionary Budget 2026, with the fiscal deficit projected at around 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with an estimated 3.8 per cent this year, according to an economist.

Budget 2026 To Sustain Fiscal Consolidation Momentum - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit Narrows 10.6 Pct In Jan-Aug, On Track To Meet 2025 Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cumulative fiscal deficit narrowed by 10.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM49.4 billion as of August 2025, keeping the government on track to meet its full-year target of RM80 billion or 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Business Sentiment Improves As RAM BCI Rises In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The RAM Business Confidence Index (RAM BCI) rose to 48.4 in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, compared to 40.0 in 2Q, reflecting a notable improvement in business sentiment for the upcoming three months.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

Taxpayers Urged To Prepare Early For E-invoicing - Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has urged taxpayers not to delay or wait until the last minute to implement e-invoicing, but to make early preparations to ensure a smooth transition.

Government To Tighten Controls On RON95 Subsidies

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce several control measures to ensure RON95 petrol subsidies are properly targeted and not misused.

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.

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. 

New Tax Incentive Framework To Attract High-value Investments - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising a new tax incentive framework to attract more high-value investments, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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.

475 Mln E-invoices Issued To Date, Involving 98,813 Taxpayers - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- As of Aug 18, 2025, a total of 475 million e-invoices have been issued by 98,813 taxpayers under the first, second and third phases of the mandatory implementation of the e-invoicing system, said Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying.