fiscal position

The government is committed to reducing its borrowings within a five-year timeframe to ensure a stronger and sustainable fiscal position.

Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and move to a more market-driven approach.

Implementing the subsidy retargeting programme by the end of 2024 would immediately translate into a better fiscal position for the country.

Rafizi Ramli said if the level can be reduced as per target, it would assure foreign investors that the govt has good fiscal discipline.

The government will strengthen the country's fiscal position by increasing revenue and expenditure rationalisation, as well as introducing more targeted subsidies.

The country's fiscal position is still strong and the federal government's debt is still under control, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Tengku Zafrul said the measures to reinforce the govt's financial position, particularly those relating to revenue, was very important.

Malaysia did not hesitate to expand its fiscal position in the near term to support the counter-cyclical economic recovery packages.

Mustapa said this given the current economic situation which has adversely affected Malaysia's fiscal position.

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