Today’s 2010 budget aims to cut the fiscal deficit but Malaysia’s move to the exit will be more of a stroll than a sprint. Lower personal tax rates and higher relief on incomes will support household spending. Partly as a result, the GDP upswing is likely to surprise on the upside. Over the long term, Malaysia needs to improve the implementation of structural reforms to lift foreign direct investment.
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