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Election timeline reasonable

Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the timeframe for the 16th Melaka election is reasonable, allowing adequate time for preparations and logistical arrangements.

Fiscal deficit narrows

Malaysia's fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of GDP in 2027, keeping the government on track to meet its medium-term target of 3.0 per cent by 2028.