Malaysia's 2026 Fiscal Deficit Rises Marginally to 3.6% of GDP Despite RM25 Billion Fuel Subsidy Top-Up
Malaysia's 2026 fiscal deficit is projected at 3.6% of GDP, only marginally above the government's 3.5% target, despite an additional RM25 billion fuel subsidy allocation to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre.