Singapore finance minister sees 2022 budget deficit of RM6.6bil


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SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Reuters): Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday the government expects 2022's budget deficit to be S$2 billion (US$1.51 billion - RM6.6bil), down from a previous estimate of S$3 billion.

Wong was presenting the 2023 budget to parliament. ($1 = 1.3269 Singapore dollars).

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