Rafizi: Padu can help narrow fiscal deficit, among others

PUTRAJAYA: If the implementation of Central Database Hub (Padu) goes as planned, the government will be able to hit its 12th Malaysia Plan mid-term review target of narrowing its fiscal deficit to 3%-3.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, says Rafizi Ramli.

The Economy Minister said the data in Padu will allow Putrajaya to rationalise subsidies, which will eventually allow the government to optimise its resources and strengthen fiscal sustainability.