Malaysia's 2026 Fiscal Deficit Edges Up to 3.6% of GDP Despite RM25 Billion Fuel Subsidy Top-Up
Malaysia's fiscal deficit is projected to reach 3.6% of GDP in 2026, only slightly above the government's 3.5% target, despite allocating an extra RM25 billion for fuel subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol prices at RM1.99 per litre.