Budget 2024: Reactions from the banking sector


Sulaiman: Crucially, the target to narrow the budget deficit from 5% to 4.3% of the GDP is indeed a welcome step in terms of enhancing the nation’s financial health

Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, group CEO, AMMB Holdings Bhd

STRIKING a balance between addressing immediate economic challenges and laying the groundwork for sustainable growth, the 2024 National Budget reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the nation's socioeconomic development and driving long-term resilience and prosperity.

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