Malaysia stands by GDP forecast despite World Bank’s estimates, says Ahmad Maslan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stands by its forecast for the country's gross domestic product (GDP) at between 4% and 5% in 2023, says Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. "We respect the World Bank's analysis. But we will keep our forecast at around 4% to 5%, as there has been no change in terms of...

Empowering the people: PM to launch Budget 2024 theme ‘Madani Economy’ on July 27

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to launch "Madani Economy: Empowering the People", the theme for Budget 2024 which will steer the economy to safeguard the country’s future. The launch will be held at the Securities Commission’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur at 9am on Thursday (July 27). “Wait for it, God willing,” he...