Tag - gross domestic product

King lauds nation’s economic showing, says every citizen must benefit

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has lauded the country’s economic performance, urging for its benefits to be enjoyed by all the people and not just certain groups. His Majesty also congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the government on Malaysia's achievements. “I hope this will continue improving. "However, the government must ensure...

Malaysia’s budget eyed for catalysts to spur rebound in bonds

Malaysia’s sovereign bonds and currency are poised to rebound on robust economic indicators and expectations for fiscal discipline in the upcoming budget, investors said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s spending plan, which is set to be released Friday, will likely show a lower budget deficit ratio of 3.9% from its 2024 target of 4.3%, and...