![[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation [COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation
Fiscal policy remains best poised as the most effective macro-economic tool to mitigate the impact from the RM's depreciation.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697186385_TBAnwarIbrahimPar.jpg)
Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said domestic spending continues to drive the momentum, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Capital gains tax as a strategic fiscal policy lever [COLUMNIST] Capital gains tax as a strategic fiscal policy lever](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659343329_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Capital gains tax as a strategic fiscal policy lever
One of the ways to make use of the CGT is to conceptualise it as a strategic fiscal policy lever.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Strategic focuses for Budget 2023 [COLUMNIST] Strategic focuses for Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604372053_fiscaldeficit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Strategic focuses for Budget 2023
Domestic demand must always be supported and accommodated by the government's fiscal policy.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![RM372 bln Budget 2023 targets structural reforms and growth, 2022 GDP revised upward to between 6.5 and 7 pct RM372 bln Budget 2023 targets structural reforms and growth, 2022 GDP revised upward to between 6.5 and 7 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665132795_MALAYSIA.jpg)
RM372 bln Budget 2023 targets structural reforms and growth, 2022 GDP revised upward to between 6.5 and 7 pct
Tengku Zafrul announced today that RM372.3 billion will be set aside for Budget 2023.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Solid economic expansion due to accomodative monetary policy - PM Ismail Sabri Solid economic expansion due to accomodative monetary policy - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661870354_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Solid economic expansion due to accomodative monetary policy - PM Ismail Sabri
The encouraging economic expansion at present is due to the expansionary fiscal policy via Budget 2022, a monetary policy that has remained accommodative, as well as the full reopening of the economy.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Govt optimistic of Malaysia's positive growth this year - Tengku Zafrul Govt optimistic of Malaysia's positive growth this year - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657357280_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt optimistic of Malaysia's positive growth this year - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the government through fiscal policy will have to play the role to ensure that the economy is on track.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Bank Negara's MPC decides on OPR, says Tengku Zafrul Bank Negara's MPC decides on OPR, says Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656239482_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Bank Negara's MPC decides on OPR, says Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said monetary policy was controlled by the MPC (under the supervision of the central bank) while fiscal policy was under the jurisdiction of the federal government.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![Expansionary fiscal policy ensures Keluarga Malaysia's well-being Expansionary fiscal policy ensures Keluarga Malaysia's well-being](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634807729_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Expansionary fiscal policy ensures Keluarga Malaysia's well-being
Mustapa said the government's short-term policies are important to drive economic recovery in 2022.
Tue Dec 21 2021
![The 12th Malaysia Plan and new ways of raising funding sources The 12th Malaysia Plan and new ways of raising funding sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632109877_ekonomi.jpg)
The 12th Malaysia Plan and new ways of raising funding sources
A premature fiscal consolidation, therefore, is tantamount to placing the economy under a form of quasi-austerity.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Government to table motion on raising statutory debt limit Government to table motion on raising statutory debt limit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632838916_TBDewanRakyat.jpg)
Government to table motion on raising statutory debt limit
The government will be tabling a motion on raising its statutory debt limit from 60 per cent to 65 per cent of GDP.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589813622_DrMohdAfzanizamAb.jpg)
Govt should look into philanthropy economy to complement fiscal policy
The promotion of a philanthropy economy could also complement the fiscal policy and help the country to prosper, says Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![Govt revises MTFF 2021-2023, now sees 4.5-5.5 pct of GDP Govt revises MTFF 2021-2023, now sees 4.5-5.5 pct of GDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592743345_RapidPengerangJoho.jpg)
Govt revises MTFF 2021-2023, now sees 4.5-5.5 pct of GDP
The government has revised the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) 2021-2023 on account of the impact caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Budget 2021 will take into account current economic fragility - Bank Islam Budget 2021 will take into account current economic fragility - Bank Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602393326_BankIslam.jpg)
Budget 2021 will take into account current economic fragility - Bank Islam
The Government's recent move to increase its debt ceiling of the GDP to 60 per cent, would definitely give it some flexibility to manoeuvre an expanded fiscal policy.
Mon Nov 02 2020
![Time for expansionary policy - Tengku Zafrul Time for expansionary policy - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585344076_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Time for expansionary policy - Tengku Zafrul
It is time for an expansionary fiscal policy to safeguard the people and the economy that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.
Sat Mar 28 2020