Budget to make govt spending more disciplined, sustainable


PETALING JAYA: Fiscal discipline and sustainability are the key drivers behind Budget 2024, say economists as the Madani administration sets out to reform the economy while continuing to aid low income and vulnerable groups.

But even as the Federal Government sets out to cut the RM81bil bill for fuel, electricity and food subsidies, it also puts in place measures to increase government income.

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