KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The government’s firm stance against reintroducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST), alongside positive progress in reducing the fiscal deficit and new national borrowing, were among the key highlights during the sixth week of the Dewan Rakyat session.
Parliament: GST, National Debt Issues Among Key Focuses Of The Sixth Week
Dewan Rakyat, Parliament, highlights, Anwar Ibrahi
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The Dewan Rakyat session highlighted the government's firm stance against reintroducing GST, progress in reducing the fiscal deficit from 6.4% in 2021 to 3.7% in 2025, and approval of four new ministries.
- Government will not reintroduce GST to avoid burdening low‑income groups.
- Fiscal deficit fell from 6.4% (2021) to 3.7% (2025) and is projected to drop to 3.3% by 2027.
- New borrowing under the MADANI Government is earmarked for schools, hospitals, roads, water and electricity supply.
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