PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies is expected to bolster Malaysia’s fiscal position while ensuring assistance reaches the rakyat, economists say.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026, to be tabled on Oct 10, is likely to focus on fine-tuning policies, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has lifted its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter data, but said evidence of a United States (US) slowdown is mounting.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 was achieved through the government’s adoption of a centrality approach amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to continuing fiscal reform initiatives, including the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), to enhance revenue collection and review public expenditure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The country’s new debt has gradually reduced despite continuing polemics on the national debt position, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The second phase purchase of Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) will not impact Malaysia’s debt levels nor affect its fiscal deficit, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
