Malaysia's 2026 Fiscal Deficit Edges Up Marginally Despite RM25 Billion Fuel Subsidy Boost
Malaysia's 2026 fiscal deficit is projected to reach 3.6 per cent of GDP, marginally above the government's 3.5 per cent target, even after allocating an additional RM25 billion for fuel subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre.