Citi flags Malaysia fiscal slippage likely contained despite relief steps
Citi analyst Wei Zheng Kit says Malaysia’s fiscal slippage risks will likely be contained, despite cost-of-living relief measures raising election-related populism concerns. Fuel subsidy increases are expected to be limited by tighter eligibility checks.
Malaysia's fiscal slippage risks will likely be contained, despite recent cost-of-living relief measures that have raised concerns over election related fiscal populism, Citi analyst Wei Zheng Kit says in a note.
Fuel subsidy increases are likely to be limited by tighter subsidy eligibility checks…