Govt committed to reducing national deficit, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country's fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the fiscal deficit was at 5.5% when he assumed leadership in 2022.

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