KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to RM76 billion, or 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2027 from an estimated 3.5 per cent in 2026, keeping the government on track towards its medium-term target of 3.0 per cent by 2028
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- In a research note today, Apex Securities Bhd said Budget 2027 is expected to remain mildly expansionary but measured, with the focus likely to remain on targeted household support, fiscal discipline and productivity-enhancing investment.
- The stockbroking firm said Budget 2027, the fifth MADANI Budget and second under the 13th Malaysia Plan, is expected to balance three objectives -- supporting households, strengthening Malaysia’s growth capacity, and maintaining fiscal discipline.
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data centre infrastructure would remain the strongest structural-growth themes, and Budget 2027 should reinforce an investment cycle already underway rather than initiate it, the stockbroking firm said.
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