![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696939782_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe
MACC said it recorded a statement from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in relation to alleged spending, without providing further details.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM
It is during 4Q that consumers tend to spend more than usual, including for back-to-school, new year and festive spending.
Thu Jan 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] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also [COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also](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] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also
Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695636992_UDSHERHLNPJOYIIHC.jpg)
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695368694_JLDSVCZNCHBWUYZXM.jpg)
UK's Labour pledges to submit all budget plans to fiscal scrutiny
The Labour Party has promised to set in law a requirement that government tax-and-spending plans be reviewed by fiscal regulators.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Soccer - Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs Soccer - Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695011263_SoccerFootball.jpg)
Soccer - Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs
Kawasaki Frontale, meanwhile, face a tricky opener against Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Highlights of PM Anwar's speech when tabling 12MP mid-term review Highlights of PM Anwar's speech when tabling 12MP mid-term review](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694404704_KSPRMKPMAnwar.jpg)
Highlights of PM Anwar's speech when tabling 12MP mid-term review
The government is committed to spending at least RM90 billion a year from 2023 until 2025 under 12MP.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Chandrayaan-3 punches home India's lead in budget space flights Chandrayaan-3 punches home India's lead in budget space flights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692876299_spacecraft.jpg)
Chandrayaan-3 punches home India's lead in budget space flights
India had to do it on a shoestring budget and ended up spending only 6.15 billion rupees or about $75 million on the moon mission.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684987933_TBflorida.jpg)
DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins
Ron DeSantis bashed Trump on issues such as immigration, COVID policy and federal spending.
Wed May 31 2023
![BNM declares Malaysia's economy no longer in crisis after 5.6 per cent expansion in first quarter BNM declares Malaysia's economy no longer in crisis after 5.6 per cent expansion in first quarter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683535971_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM declares Malaysia's economy no longer in crisis after 5.6 per cent expansion in first quarter
Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the growth in 2023 will continue to be supported by further expansion of household spending and continued investment activity.
Fri May 12 2023
![OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683535925_RafiziRamli.jpg)
OPR hike encourages govt to manage spending more prudently
Bank Negara Malaysia's decision to raise the OPR will encourage the government to manage the national expenditure prudently, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Mon May 08 2023