Tag: Fiscal Discipline
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Malaysia Sees First Services Surplus in 14 Years as Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline
Malaysia reports a landmark services surplus in Q3 2025 Malaysia has posted its first services sector surplus in 14 years, a milestone announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a parliamentary session on Nov. 18. The achievement marks a notable shift for the country’s economy, highlighting resilient domestic demand and improved export quality…
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Malaysia Posts RM0.7b Services Surplus in Q3 2025, Anwar Praises Fiscal Discipline
Malaysia Achieves a Services Surplus in Q3 2025: A Landmark Moment Malaysia has posted a significant economic milestone: a services sector surplus in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first such surplus in 14 years. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the development during a parliamentary session, attributing the achievement to sustained fiscal discipline and…
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Malaysia Achieves First Services Surplus in 14 Years as Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline
First Services Surplus in 14 Years Signals a Turning Point Malaysia has recorded a services surplus of RM0.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the nation has posted a positive balance in this sector in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the milestone in Parliament, attributing the…
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UK Treasury Tightens Access to Reserve Fund: Ministers Warned Not to Expect Bailouts
UK Treasury Tightens Access to Reserve Fund Ahead of Budget The UK Treasury has signalled a hardening stance on ministers’ ability to tap its reserve fund for public sector pay rises and other unforeseen costs. In a move aimed at curbing borrowing and ensuring spending stays within the June spending review framework, chief secretary to…
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Sinnjiro Koizumi: Preparing for the LDP Presidential Election
Introduction Japan’s political landscape is set to undergo significant changes with the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This has triggered the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election, set for announcement on September 22 and voting on October 4. A key figure to watch is Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.…