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The government has allocated RM421 billion, or 20.2 per cent of the GDP, for Budget 2025.

The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.

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Apurva Sanghi says both domestic and external factors back the upgraded growth forecast as the global economy is doing much better.

According to the State of Scam Report 2024, about 70 per cent of scam victims did not report their cases to the authorities.

Two investment banks have kept their projections for Malaysia's economic growth above 5.0 per cent for 2024.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said ringgit's performance has been quite sanguine amidst the anticipation of a better GDP data for 2Q 2024.

According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.

Growth moderated to 1.6 per cent from the double-digit 15.9 per cent in 2022.

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

The government is confident that Malaysia can surpass the digital GDP target of 25.5 per cent by 2025 through the expansion of 5G to services beyond telecommunications

The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the losses were calculated based on cumulative estimate of the GDP over five-year period from 2018 until last year.

The total value of cash stood at 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2023 versus 9.1 per cent in 2022.

Looking at the pegging of the ringgit around 1998, the economic condition at that time was different compared to the current condition.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.

The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.

The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.

The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.

The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.