Fitch Ratings On Budget 2027

Budget 2027 trims Malaysia's fiscal deficit target to 3.3% of GDP from 3.6%, but credit rating agencies evaluate more than headline figures. With government debt projected near 74% of GDP in 2027, well above the 57% median for 'BBB'-rated sovereigns, The Morning Run speaks with Kathleen Chen, Associate Director in Fitch Ratings' Sovereigns team, to assess the budget.

She breaks down the fiscal levers Fitch is monitoring most closely and outlines what separates a credible, sustainable fiscal path from a fragile one.

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