Keeping Malaysia's budget on track
In 2023, Malaysia introduced the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Bill to avoid overspending. Can the national budget keep up with the people’s needs given this constraint?
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In 2023, Malaysia introduced the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Bill to avoid overspending. Can the national budget keep up with the people’s needs given this constraint?

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While increasing debt levels are reason to look closer at government finances, missing public investment is the real danger in the years to come.












