KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- BMI has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027 from an estimated 3.6 per cent in 2026.
Business : Malaysiaâs Fiscal Deficit To Narrow, But Spending Risks Persist - BMI
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Malaysia's fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to 3.4% of GDP in 2027, but spending risks remain.
- BMI forecasts Malaysia's fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.4% of GDP in 2027 from 3.6% in 2026.
- Revenue targets for 2027 are set at RM380.8 billion, up 4.7% from 2026.
- Petroleum-related revenue is expected to rise slightly to 2.6% of GDP in 2027.
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