KUALA LUMPUR, February 5 — Second Finance Minister Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced that Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is expected to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, approaching the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023.
Thanks to staged fiscal discipline, subsidy targeting, and broadening of the tax base. Highlighting strong economic performance, he noted 2025 GDP growth of 4.9 per cent, record RM3 trillion trade, a robust ringgit at RM3.92 against the US dollar.
And a high FBM KLCI of 1,771 points, signalling investor confidence and the country’s stable investment environment despite global uncertainties.
