Business groups give new Budget the thumbs up


Malaysia's Budget 2019 indicates greater transparency in the country's public accounts and a focus on inclusive growth, which if sustained, will be credit positive, says Moody's Investors Service.

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2019 has been given the thumbs up by business organisations for having taken into account the country’s financial circumstances.

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) executive director Jason Lee Heng Guie said the Budget was supportive of business, growth and private investment.

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