MALAYSIA has finally reached the turning point of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the more optimistic outlook, any increase in tax revenue from the economic recovery will likely take time.
The country’s statutory debt limit, which has recently been raised to 65% of gross domestic product or GDP (from 60% previously), reflects that an expansionary budget is imminent.
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