Fiscal prudence balanced by growth needs


THE federal government is maintaining a steady path toward fiscal consolidation, guided by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850), as it balances fiscal discipline with the need to sustain economic growth and strengthen resilience.

Federal revenue for 2025 has been projected at RM334.1bil, or 16.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) – 2.9% higher than in 2024, though slightly below the earlier estimate of RM339.7bil.

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