2022 Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates
2022 Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates
2022 Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates
and Federal
Government
Revenue Estimates
FOREWORD
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The year 2021 has been difficult and challenging for Malaysia. Along with the rest of
the world, we are still battling the impact of COVID-19 on our people and businesses,
particularly economic losses and decline in the rakyat’s well-being due to containment
measures. We have also seen how the pandemic has impacted the Government’s
financial position, with our fiscal deficit rising to 6.2% of GDP in 2020, deviating from our
consolidation trajectory. Consequently, not only are we forced to defer the country’s goal
of becoming a high-income, inclusive, and developed economy by 2020, we are also faced
with the risk of long-term economic scarring, undermining decades of what we have
developed in terms of competitiveness, productivity, national wealth, and socioeconomic
inclusivity, among others.
Immediately after the launch of PEMULIH, the Government also unveiled the National
Recovery Plan (NRP), which is a comprehensive strategy to exit the pandemic in a safe
and systematic manner, based on a phased approach and backed by data and science.
This has since placed the country firmly on its recovery path, enabling us to effectively
build on green shoots of recovery achieved in the second quarter of this year. Once
we secured vaccine supplies, the acceleration of our National COVID-19 Immunisation
Programme (PICK) – which helped us register one of the world’s fastest vaccination rates
– played a key role in bringing down the number of positive cases and most importantly,
the serious ones.
Alhamdulillah, we are now close to completing the full vaccination of the entire adult
population and have expanded PICK to include young adults to facilitate a safe
resumption of our education segment. Overall, our ongoing policy support aimed at
building resiliency and adaptability to the new normal will provide a foundation for us
to rebound quickly and emerge from this crisis with better capabilities for growth. To
this end, the Government has been mindful of managing its finances responsibly and
Even as we go through recovery in 2022, we must think beyond the span of 12 months,
to firmly place the nation on a much stronger footing in the medium and long term.
Hence, the Government is committed to push for more refined, targeted policies to drive
economic recovery, rebuild resilience and catalyse reforms. To achieve that, the 2022
Budget is formulated to address both near-term economic revitalisation efforts, as well
as medium-term rebuilding and reform strategies which will bring to life the aspirations
espoused in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP). As much as the Government’s short-term
policies are important to drive our socioeconomic recovery in 2022, it is equally critical
that we strengthen the foundations of longer-term institutional and fiscal reforms for
rebuilding our resilience post-pandemic, so that we are ready to face any similar major
setback in the future.
In the past 19 months or so, the Government has repeatedly proven that despite our
tight fiscal space, we delivered as best as we could to, among others, save jobs, support
employers, implement mass vaccination and help the vulnerable put food on the table.
However, when it comes to strengthening our fiscal position, ultimately it depends on a
sustained economic recovery, which must be driven based on a whole-of-nation approach.
This can be achieved via a more holistic collaboration between the Government and
the private sector, non-governmental organisations, community leaders and the rakyat
themselves. Together, we must capitalise on Malaysia’s strong fundamentals in the form
of skilled human capital; sound institutional and policy framework; abundant natural
resources as well as our extraordinary will and indomitable “Keluarga Malaysia” spirit to
rebuild our economic and fiscal resilience, so we can grow and face any future challenge
head-on.
Moving forward, we must look beyond ethnic and religious lines, or even political
ideology, to cut out the white noise and ‘hear’ the voices that represent the true
Malaysian soul: this is the foundation of our strength and collective narrative to help this
nation heal. This is also the least we can do to honour all our frontliners, who reflect the
true essence of the Malaysian caring spirit by risking their lives daily for the lives of their
fellow Malaysians. Insya-Allah, if we work and advance together every step of the way,
we will recover from the challenges of this pandemic and in due time, we will claim true
victory.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact countries around the world, where the
emergence of highly-transmissible variants caused protracted health and economic crises.
But, global economic recovery is beginning to pick up, driven by accelerated vaccination
in developed economies and record high fiscal support. However, the recovery has been
uneven, as obstacles to mass vaccination continue to weigh heavily on many emerging
markets and developing economies. While advanced economies are recovering, many of
the world’s poorest countries are lagging behind, and much work remains to be done to
reverse the pandemic’s staggering human and economic costs.
Closer to home, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has
implemented eight stimulus and assistance packages totalling RM530 billion, where
RM225 billion has been announced this year. Having benefitted more than 20 million
people and 2.4 million businesses, these packages, which are complemented by the 2021
Budget measures, aided growth throughout the first half of 2021, with GDP increasing by
7.1% compared to a contraction of 8.4% during the same period last year.
Going into 2022, we will remain agile and flexible in providing the necessary fiscal
support to people and businesses in getting back on their feet to ensure a sustainable
recovery. Fiscal policy will remain expansionary, and properly curated to nurture shoots
of recovery and sustain growth in the face of ongoing uncertainties and COVID-19
resurgence risks. Due to additional stimulus packages announced to support the
economy, the fiscal deficit in 2021 has been officially revised to 6.5% to GDP. As a result,
the Government has also raised the statutory debt level to 65% to GDP in October 2021
to facilitate the implementation of existing stimulus and the 2022 Budget measures,
which will help us achieve the objectives in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan, 2021-2025 (12MP).
Reiterating the commitment made in the first Pre-Budget Statement issued in August,
the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework will guide the pace of fiscal consolidation, while
improving revenue capacity, spending efficiency and debt affordability. Concurrently,
fiscal reforms to improve discipline and governance will be pursued, with the Fiscal
Responsibility Act (FRA) expected to be introduced in 2022. Moreover, through the
adoption of the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy, strategies to broaden the tax base,
strengthen the tax system, and review tax incentives will be implemented, while public
expenditure will be reviewed on a regular basis to optimise spending.
Moving forward, as much as the Government’s short-term policies are important to drive
our socioeconomic recovery in 2022, it is equally critical that we strengthen our economic
foundation with longer-term institutional and fiscal reforms for rebuilding our resilience,
so that we are better prepared to face any similar eventuality in future. As such, the
2022 Budget will continue to prioritise our people and economic sectors affected by the
pandemic, particularly by creating job opportunities and ensuring targeted assistance
is available for vulnerable groups. The 2022 Budget will also build the foundations for
reforms detailed in the 12MP.
Concurrently, in achieving our digital ambitions in line with the Fourth Industrial
Revolution (4IR), the Government will prioritise strengthening the nation’s digital capacity
and capabilities, while also equipping our workforce with the right skill sets. This
will entail enhancing our digital backbone to support internet connectivity as well as
capitalising on 5G technology. Further, reforms outlined in initiatives such as the National
Investment Aspirations (NIA) and the PERKUKUH Pelaburan Rakyat, will also feed into our
plans aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 12MP for medium-
and long-term sustainable economic growth, improved socioeconomic inclusion and
enhanced environmental sustainability.
On economic outlook, our GDP is expected to grow between 5.5% and 6.5% in 2022,
driven by the reopening of more economic and social sectors, as well as increased
external demand from major trading partners. Other factors that will support Malaysia’s
economic growth include higher commodity prices, as well as the implementation of
infrastructure projects with a high multiplier effect. These will further strengthen our
economic fundamentals, which have remained resilient even during these difficult times,
underpinned by the economy’s increasing sophistication, depth and diversity.
The Government will ensure that the country recovers from the pandemic crisis without
incurring long-term economic damage but it is equally critical for all Malaysians to
embrace the Keluarga Malaysia spirit in working together to overcome any future
challenges. Through the proverbial rain and dark clouds, with our collective efforts, we
can now see the sun shining down on our beloved nation for better days ahead to help
us emerge stronger and more united as a nation, Insya-Allah.
WH ER E IT CO MES FROM
Income Tax
35.7%
ࣣ࣍332,100 1
MILLION
Social
6.8% Emoluments
26.0%
Economic
12.1%
ࣣ࣍ 332,100 2
MILLION
Debt Service
Others Charges
6.1% 13.0%
Subsidies and
Social Assistance O P ER ATI N G
5.2% EX P EN D I TU R E
Grants and Transfers
to State Governments
Retirement Supplies and Services
2.4%
Charges 9.1%
8.5%
1
Consists of revenue and borrowings
2
Excludes contigency reserves
3
COVID-19 Fund under the Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
FIGURE
Figure 1.1. Federal Government Overall and Primary Balance 131
Figure 1.2. Federal Government Revenue, Operating Expenditure and Current Balance 131
Figure 1.3. Federal Government MTFF Overall Balance 131
Figure 1.4. Revised Fiscal Position in 2021 131
Figure 2.1. Petroleum-Related and Non-Petroleum Revenue 144
Figure 2.2. Revenue as Percentage to GDP 144
Figure 3.1. Total Expenditure by Sector 159
Figure 3.2. Total Expenditure by Ministry and Agency 159
Figure 3.3. Operating Expenditure by Component 159
Figure 3.4. Operating Expenditure by Sector 159
Figure 3.5. Development Expenditure by Sector 159
Figure 3.6. Federal Recoverable Loans under Development Fund 159
Figure 4.1. Issuance by Maturity 184
Figure 4.2. BTC Ratios of MGS and MGII 184
Figure 4.3. MGS Benchmark Yield Curve 184
Figure 4.4. MGS Indicative Yields 184
Figure 4.5. Federal Government Debt Composition 184
Figure 4.6. Federal Government Debt by Holder 185
Figure 4.7. Non-Resident Holdings of Ringgit-Denominated Debt Securities 185
Figure 4.8. Federal Government Debt by Remaining Maturity 185
Figure 4.9. Debt Service Charges 185
Figure 4.10. Debt Maturity Profile 185
Figure 5.1. Outstanding Loan Guarantees 194
Figure 5.2. Maturity Profile of Loan Guarantees 194
Figure 5.3. Loan Guarantees by Segment 194
Figure 5.4. Outstanding PPP Obligations by Sector 194
Figure 6.1. NFPCs Assets and Liabilities 205
TREASURY MEMORANDUM ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR 2022 231
BEPS Base Erosion and Profit GFSM 2014 Government Finance Statistics
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Fiscal
Policy
Overview
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continuation and clarity, the economy will 2021 compared to 30,000 in the early stages
recover and record positive growth in 2021. of implementation due to a higher supply of
vaccines. As at end-August, the Government
As the global economic recovery continues has secured more than 87 million vaccine
to be uneven and volatile, fiscal operations doses worth around RM4.3 billion to ensure
remain proactive and agile to respond to a smooth PICK implementation. Malaysia
dynamic economic environments and policy achieved its target of inoculating 80% of the
priorities. Efforts to enhance spending adult population in September 2021.
effectiveness and efficiency will be supported
by prudent expenditure measures as well In addition, the socioeconomic and
as optimising the operating environment in development agenda remains the top priority
adjusting to the new normal. Furthermore, for the Government in the medium term, as
strategies to improve revenue buoyancy will be stipulated in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan,
implemented more orderly without disrupting 2021 – 2025 (12MP). Consequently, fiscal
the recovery momentum. resources will also be directed to implement
programmes and projects under the 12MP,
To drive health and economic recovery, the which will serve as a catalyst in charting
Government has mobilised various fiscal the path for a prosperous, inclusive and
tools to balance the spending needs and sustainable nation. In this extraordinary
fiscal sustainability. This includes partial situation, the Government has tabled a
utilisation of the National Trust Fund (NTF) to motion in Parliament to increase its statutory
ensure sufficient funding and accelerate the debt limit, taking into account the financing
implementation of vaccination programmes needs of the recovery measures and the
under PICK. As a result, Malaysia’s vaccination implementation of 12MP. In ensuring
rate is among the fastest globally, thus medium-term fiscal sustainability, the fiscal
allowing the Government to reopen more consolidation trajectory is envisaged to be
economic sectors to boost the economy. The more gradual than initially projected. This is to
number of daily vaccinations has recorded a provide sufficient fiscal support for the nation’s
sharp increase to around 500,000 doses in July economic recovery and development agenda.
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A sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is a fund established by a government to manage and grow
the country’s wealth. The source of the wealth may be in various forms, such as revenue from
natural resources, fiscal or budgetary surpluses and even direct transfers from the government to
achieve specific economic and development purposes. SWF usually serves as a contingent asset to
preserve the wealth from the country’s non-renewable resources and may be utilised to cushion
any unexpected shocks such as an economic downturn or impact from a natural disaster. There are
various types of SWF established around the world based on their source of funds and purpose,
which is summarised as follows:
Source: IMF Global Financial Stability Report 2007 and Global SWF Annual Report 2020
Each SWF has its own investment strategy and risk appetite to achieve its objective and ensure
its sustainability. For example, a stabilisation fund usually invests in more liquid and less risky
instruments, such as bonds and sukuk. However, SWFs with a long-term obligation such as savings,
strategic and pension funds, focus on a long-term investment strategy to achieve stable and
consistent returns while balancing its risks and return profile.
Malaysia has several SWFs with different purposes, such as the Khazanah Nasional Berhad
(Khazanah), Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) and also the National Trust Fund (NTF).
Khazanah was established as a Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc.) company that serves as
the Government’s strategic investment arm, while KWAP was formed in 2007 to assist in funding
the Government’s pension liability. Both entities are governed by their own board of directors with
a dedicated management team.
The NTF was established in 1988 through the National Trust Fund Act 1988 [Act 339]. The objective
of the NTF is to ensure the optimisation of the country’s non-renewable natural resources as a
more sustainable source of revenue for future generations.
Governance
Section 4 of Act 339 provides for the establishment of a panel of trustees as an oversight
committee to monitor and govern the operations of the NTF. Members of the Panel consist of a
Chairman, a Deputy Chairman (an officer from the Ministry of Finance), a representative from the
Prime Minister’s Department and two members with business and financial experience. Trustees are
responsible for investment decisions, accounting and reporting of the Fund to the Finance Minister,
while Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is mandated for the daily operation of the NTF.
The Act also requires the NTF account to be annually audited by the National Audit Department
no later than three months after its financial year ends. The NTF’s audited financial statement,
together with an annual report, which includes its investment profile, are submitted to the Finance
Minister, which will then be laid in Parliament.
Performance
According to Section 5 of Act 339, parties that should contribute to the Fund include Petroliam
Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), state governments that receive royalties from the exploitation of
petroleum or other non-renewable natural resources and any parties that are involved in the
research and development of natural resources. The NTF started with a fund of RM114 million in
1988, which subsequently grew to RM19.5 billion as at end December 2020. The growth of the fund
was on account of the increased contribution from PETRONAS as well as returns on investment
through strategies and a diversified portfolio. Investment portfolio of the NTF include, among
others, in equity, bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), gold and deposits. As of
31 December 2020, accumulated surpluses of the NTF stood at RM8.2 billion while contribution to
the fund totalled RM10.4 billion.
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Utilisation
Section 6 of the Act 339 authorises the utilisation of the NTF after ten years from the
commencement of the Act, with prior approval of the Finance Minister. Section 6(a) provides for the
utilisation for development expenditure as specified in the First Schedule of the Development Funds
Act 1966 [Act 406], while Section 6(b) allows for loans or advances to the Federal Government or
state governments. Since its inception, the NTF was utilised in 1998 to finance the development of
Paya Indah Wetlands, amounting to RM42 million. However, no loan or advance was ever provided
to either the Federal Government or state governments. Nevertheless, the NTF holds Malaysian
Government Securities (MGS) as part of their investment portfolio, as provided under Section 7 of
Act 339.
In early 2020, Malaysia was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated the implementation
of various movement control orders (MCO) to curb the spread of the virus. To cushion the
economic impact of the MCO and to assist the rakyat, several stimulus packages and recovery
plans were introduced by the Government. As vaccines became available in 2021, the COVID-19
National Immunisation Programme (PICK) was initiated with an initial cost estimated at RM3 billion
as announced in the 2021 Budget. Given the Government’s limited fiscal space, a total of RM5
billion is earmarked to be utilised from the NTF to widen the coverage and expedite the nationwide
vaccination programme. The expenditure under this programme is allocated for the procurement of
vaccines and costs related to administrating the vaccine, such as equipment, logistics, venues and
others.
The utilisation of the NTF for PICK was made in consideration of the following factors:
a) Malaysia was hit by the second and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic that came with
highly contagious variants of the virus. This has led to an exponential increase in infection
cases that strained the national health system. Hence, it demands the Government to expedite
PICK to achieve the target of inoculating 80% of the adult population by October 2021, ahead
of the initial target by first quarter of 2022;
b) The extended MCO necessitated the roll-out of various stimulus and assistance packages
to protect the livelihood of the rakyat (such as Bantuan Prihatin Nasional and Food Basket
programmes) and survivability of businesses (such as Prihatin SME Grant and Wage Subsidy
Programme). This situation requires the Government to optimise its financing to provide
certainty in managing cash flows, given the slower revenue performance that limits its fiscal
space;
c) The fiscal space was also limited by increasing financial obligations arising from liabilities
that have to be served by the Federal Government. Thus, the Government has to look for an
alternative financing option that is readily available and will not incur additional debt burden in
the short and medium term; and
d) The Government will only utilise the accumulated profits and not the accumulated contribution.
The Government’s intention is not to burden future generations with debt if procurement of
vaccines is to be financed through additional borrowings.
Though Act 339 provides for the utilisation of development expenditure, among others, for the
health sector (First Schedule, Act 406), such as the construction of hospitals and clinics as well
as procurement of medical equipment and assets, the procurement of vaccines is not part of
the expenditure list. Therefore, the Government had to amend Section 6 of Act 339 for vaccine
procurement, which was executed through an Emergency Ordinance in April 2021 with a temporary
clause added to the Act as follows:
“Section 6(c)
the procurement of vaccines and any expenditure incurred in relation to the vaccines for an epidemic of
any infectious disease as specified under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988
[Act 342].”
This amendment was subsequently tabled in Parliament in October 2021 to maintain this clause in
Act 339.
With financial support from NTF, Malaysia is progressing well in its vaccination drive, where the
nation is currently ranked among the highest in the world in terms of daily COVID-19 vaccination
rate. As at 30 September 2021, a total of 20 million individuals or 85.7% of the adult population,
have been fully vaccinated. This has enabled the gradual opening of economic sectors and
subsequently accelerating the economic recovery of the nation.
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Like Malaysia, other countries have also utilised their savings and stabilisation funds, particularly
funds sourced from natural resources, to finance their assistance and stimulus measures in tackling
the COVID-19 pandemic (Figure 6). This is in line with one of the purposes of establishment of
the SWFs which is to provide immediate fiscal support during a crisis. For example, the Norway
Government Pension Fund Global has contributed USD35.7 billion in 2020 and allocated USD30.7
billion in 2021 to finance Norway’s national budget, including measures related to the COVID-19
crisis. Singapore also has earmarked USD31.8 billion from its reserve to finance its COVID-19
Resilience Package in 2020 and USD8.2 billion in 2021.
Source: Natural Resource Governance Institute, Ministry of Finance Norway and Ministry of Finance Singapore
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SWFs are vital for sovereigns to safeguard the interest of future generations. However, with the
worst ever crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, SWFs became a useful financial option for
sovereigns in financing their recovery strategies. Malaysia is no exception in this case. In view of its
limited fiscal space, the Government partly utilised its NTF to combat the pandemic. The utilisation
of the NTF for the national vaccination drive is a critical component of Malaysia’s national recovery
plan to exit from the crisis, accelerate economic recovery and safeguard its future. Once the
economy stabilises and returns to its growth trajectory, the Government is committed to
replenishing the Fund.
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Funds During the Crisis?. Natural Resource Governance Institute. Retrieved from https://
resourcegovernance.org
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Turbulence: Causes, Consequences, and Policies. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org
Ministry of Finance Norway. (2021). Revised National Budget 2021. Retrieved from https://www.
regjeringen.no
Ministry of Finance Singapore. (2021). Annex F-2: Fiscal Position in FY2021. Retrieved from https://
www.mof.gov.sg
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Vaksin Lepasi 400,000 dos Sehari. Retrieved from https://covid-19.moh.gov.my
National Trust Fund (NTF). (2020). Audited Financial Statement as at 31 December 2020
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A specific trust fund established under Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020 to finance
economic stimulus packages and recovery plan
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Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
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the Government to increase its spending Bahru, Rapid Transit System Link and Pan
capacity in providing additional fiscal support. Borneo Highway.
Thus, the Federal Government’s fiscal deficit
is projected to widen to 6.5% to GDP due With a higher ceiling for the COVID-19 Fund,
to additional fiscal injection coupled with the Government will allocate RM23 billion for
lower GDP projections. Similarly, excluding the stimulus and economic recovery measures.
debt service charges, the primary balance is The allocation will support programmes and
expected to increase to 3.9% to GDP. projects such as wage subsidy and cash
assistance programmes as well as small-
scale projects. As stipulated under the
Outlook for 2022 Temporary Measures for Government Financing
(Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020
As the global economy remains uncertain, [Act 830], the Fund will continue to remain in
there is a need to revitalise domestic economic operation until end-2022.
and social activities to expedite the recovery.
The vaccination programme is one of the key After considering revenue growth and
enablers in reopening the social and economic expenditure requirement, the fiscal deficit is
sectors. In 2022, the economic outlook is expected to moderate to 6% to GDP. Similarly,
expected to improve further and return to excluding the debt service charges, the
its potential growth trajectory, supported primary deficit is estimated at 3.3% to GDP.
by broader vaccination coverage and stable The Government is committed to providing
domestic and external demand. As published adequate fiscal support to revitalise the
in the inaugural Pre-Budget Statement, domestic economy back to its growth potential.
the 2022 Budget is formulated with three Hence, the resumption of fiscal consolidation
main objectives: protecting and driving the will be on a more gradual trajectory, guided by
recovery of lives and livelihoods, rebuilding the medium-term fiscal framework.
national resilience and catalysing reforms. The
Government will continue its expansionary
budget policy in supporting the national
development agenda, as outlined in the 12MP.
Medium-Term Fiscal
Framework, 2022 – 2024
The Federal Government’s revenue collection in
2022 is estimated to be higher at RM234 billion In the medium term, fiscal strategy will be
or 14.3% to GDP, driven by the anticipated guided by the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework
increase in tax revenue collection to RM171.4 (MTFF). MTFF serves as guidance for budgetary
billion and non-tax revenue to RM62.6 billion. planning by setting a three-year macro-fiscal
Similarly, total expenditure is budgeted to be projection, including revenue and expenditure.
slightly higher at RM332.1 billion or 20.3% Hence, the MTFF is an important tool for
to GDP, attributed to higher OE at RM233.5 public finance management and operations to
billion and DE at RM75.6 billion. The remaining promote fiscal discipline, ensure effective and
RM23 billion is for the disbursement under efficient spending and embark on institutional
the COVID-19 Fund. The increase in OE is reforms.
mainly due to supplies and services, debt
service charges as well as emoluments. DE In the 2021 – 2023 MTFF, published in the
allocation will be mainly directed towards the 2021 Budget, the Government projected the
implementation of programmes and projects fiscal consolidation to average 4.5% to GDP
under 12MP, among others include the over the three years. The projection was
based on the assumptions of steady economic In the medium term, the fiscal consolidation
recovery with real GDP growth between trajectory is expected to be more gradual than
4.5% - 5.5%, stable crude oil prices (USD45 - initially projected, with the overall fiscal deficit
USD55 per barrel) and crude oil production averaging at 5% to GDP for the 2022 – 2024
of 580,000 barrels per day. Total revenue MTFF period. The Government will continue
was estimated at 14.7% to GDP, while total implementing reform initiatives to ensure fiscal
expenditure was projected at 19.3% to GDP. sustainability and improve debt affordability
while at the same time continuously
However, due to the prolonged COVID-19 supporting economic recovery.
pandemic, the Government has provided
more fiscal injection and increase its statutory
࣮ࢍ࢚ࣇࢥ Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF),
debt ceiling to ensure adequate spending for
2022 – 2024
economic stimulus and recovery measures as
well as implementation of 12MP. Consequently, ȁ
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assumption of nominal GDP growth averaging
7.7%, average crude oil prices at USD67 per Revenue 736.0 13.9
barrel as well as average crude oil production Non-petroleum 600.7 11.3
of 580,000 barrels per day. Petroleum-related 135.3 2.6
Operating expenditure 726.9 13.7
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at RM736 billion or 13.9% to GDP, contributed Gross development
250.0 4.7
mainly from non-petroleum revenue estimated expenditure
at RM600.7 billion or 11.3% to GDP. Petroleum- Less: Loan recovery 1.8 0.0
related revenue is forecast at RM135.3 billion Net development
248.2 4.7
or 2.6% to GDP. Efforts to enhance the expenditure
revenue base will be guided by the Medium- COVID-19 Fund1 23.0 0.5
Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) that outlines 2YHUDOO EDODQFH -5.0
the mobilisation stages of revenue measures, 3ULPDU\ EDODQFH -2.3
review of tax legislation and modernisation of Underlying assumptions:
revenue administration.
Average real GDP
growth (%) 5.5
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Average nominal GDP
2022 – 2024 period, including the COVID-19 7.7
growth (%)
Fund, is estimated at RM999.9 billion or 18.9%
Average crude oil price
to GDP. OE allocation is projected at RM726.9 67
(USD per barrel)
billion or 13.7% to GDP, while DE at RM250 Average oil production
580,000
billion or 4.7% to GDP. The ceiling will provide (barrels per day)
broad guidance to ministries and agencies for
1
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budget planning, hence facilitating a smooth Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020
implementation and financing of programmes to finance economic stimulus packages and recovery plan
Note: MTFF estimate, excluding budget measures
and projects. Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
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The Malaysian economy has evolved from agriculture-based towards a highly diversified economy
through a series of national development plans anchored by effective fiscal and monetary policies
and management. The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has elevated, in particular, the role of fiscal policy,
which is imperative in supporting economic and health recovery as well as remaining agile in any
economic circumstances. At the same time, the Government has to balance the nation’s immediate
needs with the effort to ensure public finances remain sustainable in the medium- and long-term.
This includes initiatives to enhance its institutional and governance structure, transparent reporting
and effective risk management through responsible and progressive fiscal reforms.
The Government remains committed to continuing its fiscal reform initiatives to strengthen public
finances while supporting economic recovery, although the pandemic has hampered its fiscal
consolidation plan. Currently, the Government is formulating the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) to
further enhance governance, accountability and transparency in fiscal management. In this regard,
the Fiscal Policy Committee (FPC) endorsed the FRA framework in May 2021. Subsequently, a
consultation paper on the proposed framework has been made available to the public for feedback.
The current fiscal policy framework is governed by various laws and regulations. The Federal
Constitution 1957 is the supreme law of the Federation. It extends to the governance of public
monies, particularly budgetary procedures, and the roles and functions of Parliament in approving
and monitoring the annual supply bill. The Constitution also specifies the relationship between the
Federal Government and state governments, particularly the Federal, State and Concurrent Lists.
Under the Constitution, state governments, except Sabah and Sarawak, can only borrow from or
with the approval of the Federal Government. Meanwhile, state governments are not allowed to
issue guarantees without the Federal Government’s approval, hence limiting most of the debt and
liabilities exposure at the Federal Government level.
The primary legislation, which provides guidance for controlling and managing public finances,
is outlined under the Financial Procedure Act 1957 [Act 61]. The procedure and guidelines are
further expanded in Treasury Instructions and Circulars, which are regularly updated. Several other
acts provide legal basis for tax administration, collection and governance, such as Income Tax Act
1967 [Act 53], Sales Tax Act 2018 [Act 806], Service Tax Act 2018 [Act 807] and Customs Act 1967
[Act 235]. Meanwhile, the Development Funds Act 1966 [Act 406], which governs development
expenditure, only allows expenditures specified in the First Schedule of the Act. In response to
the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Government has established a temporary trust fund, namely
the COVID-19 Fund, to comprehensively finance all pandemic- and stimulus-related measures. In
relation to financial governance for the extra-budgetary entity, particularly Federal Statutory Bodies,
apart from their respective establishment acts, there are three legislations that need to be adhered
to, namely the Statutory Bodies (Accounts and Annual Reports) Act 1980 [Act 240], the Statutory
Bodies (Power to Borrow) Act 1999 [Act 598] and the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge)
Act 2000 [Act 605].
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There are several legislations that govern the Government’s debt and liabilities, such as the Loan
(Local) Act 1959 [Act 637], Government Funding Act 1983 [Act 275], Treasury Bills (Local) Act 1946
[Act 188], External Loans Act 1963 [Act 403], Minister of Finance (Incorporation) Act 1957 [Act 375]
and Loans Guarantee (Bodies Corporate) Act 1965 [Act 96]. In addition, the Government has applied
several fiscal rules to enhance the budgetary discipline, such as a debt rule and golden rule. The
debt rule refers to the statutory debt ceiling of 65% to GDP, while the golden rule dictates that
borrowings are only allowed to finance development expenditure. The debt acts and rules are as in
7DEOH .
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Domestic debt1 ceiling not exceeding 65% to GDP Temporary Measures for Government Financing
(Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020
MTB ceiling not exceeding RM10 billion Treasury Bills (Local) Act 1946
The Fiscal Policy Committee (FPC) was established in 2013 as part of the fiscal reform initiative
to strengthen public finances and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The FPC is chaired by
the Prime Minister and members comprised of selected Cabinet Ministers, the Chief Secretary to
the Government and several key central agencies. It meets at least twice a year and the Federal
Treasury acts as its secretariat.
The FRA is intended to be a dedicated law to govern the fiscal policy conduct of the Government.
This Act will be formulated based on the Malaysian context to provide a solid framework for
prudent fiscal management. Similar to recent fiscal responsibility legislations in most countries,
the FRA comprises a set of principles for sound fiscal management with a strong emphasis on
transparency and accountability.
In addition, the proposed FRA framework requires the Government to publish its key measurable
fiscal objectives that are consistent with the FRA principles. This includes fiscal objectives relating
to sustainable budget balance, prudent debt and fiscal risk management. Countries, such as
New Zealand and Australia, include principles and fiscal objectives in their fiscal responsibility
legislations. In contrast, the United Kingdom’s legislation requires the government to publish its
key fiscal objectives in a separate document known as the Charter for Budget Responsibility. Some
fiscal responsibility laws also include escape clauses that temporarily exempt governments from
complying with the fiscal rules, particularly during unexpected events or crises.
There are four key components in fiscal management, namely revenue, expenditure, debt and
fiscal risk. These components must be managed effectively and prudently, with a high degree and
frequency of transparency and accountability for sound fiscal management. This includes managing
fiscal risks associated with contingent liabilities as it may derail the fiscal consolidation objectives
of the Government. Therefore, the FRA will include provisions relating to these four components to
ensure long-term fiscal sustainability regarding sustainable revenue policy, effective spending, and
prudent debt and fiscal risk management.
Another essential feature of fiscal legislation is the reporting requirement. The proposed FRA
will include obligatory reporting requirements comprising ex-ante and ex-post documents such
as economic dan fiscal forecasts, pre-budget statements, mid-year economic and fiscal updates,
fiscal risk statement, tax expenditure, mid-year budget performance and annual financial
report. Disclosure of these documents would enhance the transparency of fiscal objectives and
performance. Furthermore, FRA would further strengthen the role of FPC by institutionalising the
FPC as the high-level advisory committee on fiscal matters.
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Public Consultation
As part of its fiscal reform agenda, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has since published a public
consultation paper to obtain inputs and feedback on the formulation of the FRA. The consultation
paper includes the rationale, issues related to fiscal management and the proposed framework for
FRA. The consultation paper was made available to the public on the MOF Budget 2022 portal from
3 to 15 September 2021.
MOF has received positive feedback from the public on the proposed FRA framework as outlined
in the consultation paper. In general, the public are very supportive of the Government’s efforts
to enhance its governance, transparency and accountability in fiscal management through the
introduction of the FRA. All recommendations will be taken into consideration before finalising the
FRA. Among the recommendations received are as follows:
In addition, the MOF will continue to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for expert
advice and technical assistance in formulating the FRA. At the same time, MOF will continue to
consult relevant stakeholders for views and feedback in drafting the FRA. The draft bill of the FRA
will then be tabled to the Cabinet for approval before tabling in Parliament.
Since the announcement of the FRA, the Government has received positive feedback from various
parties. Constructive feedback will be taken into consideration in improving the content and
process of the FRA. Among the feedback received from local organisations are shown in 7DEOH .
“In the long run, Malaysia’s fiscal position is anticipated to achieve structural improvements
through ongoing efforts to enhance its revenue, via achieving the goals set out by the Tax
Reform Committee, and by enacting legislation under the Government Procurement Act 2020
and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2021. While details are currently limited, RAM expects better
fiscal oversight and budgetary caps to elevate Malaysia’s fiscal sustainability.”
“Finally, it is hoped that the government takes fiscal transparency seriously, especially in its
intention to table the Fiscal Responsibility Act in 2021.”
“Furthermore, with the introduction of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, we believe the
management of fiscal policy will likely be reinforced further, whereby the government will
continue to introduce measures on fiscal consolidation.”
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd, Economic Update Malaysia – Economic Outlook 2H2020, June 2020
International organisations, such as the IMF, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) and rating agencies, also shared their views. They have complimented efforts
by the Malaysian Government to further enhance its fiscal governance through the formulation of
the FRA. This reform initiative will have a positive impact on credit rating assessment, especially on
the governance. Among the feedback from international organisations are shown in 7DEOH .
“To better prepare for changes in the debt limit and better anchor public finances, the
authorities should accelerate the preparation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).”
IMF, Staff Report for the 2021 Article IV Consultation for Malaysia, February 2021
“In addition, the Government has announced in 2018 the introduction of a Fiscal
Responsibility Act towards 2021. Like in some other countries, such as Ireland, New Zealand
and Thailand, where a similar fiscal responsibility legislation was adopted, under the planned
Fiscal Responsibility Act, government revenue, expenditure, budget balance and debt will be
managed consistently with one another through pre-determined rules and reporting in order
to enhance its transparency and accountability.“
“The government also continues to work on a Fiscal Responsibility Act to improve fiscal
transparency and accountability and enhance overall fiscal management.”
“The reform agenda on strengthening institutions, governance, and the capacity of the
administration remains an important complement to these efforts and should be maintained.”
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The Government is committed to continuing its fiscal reforms agenda to strengthen public finances
once the economy recovers. The formulation of the FRA reflects its commitment and strategy for
sound fiscal management. This reform initiative will further enhance the credibility of its fiscal
policy conduct towards achieving long-term public finance sustainability and macroeconomic
stability. The FRA will also provide a robust framework for the Government to improve transparency
and accountability in fiscal management.
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IMF (2021), Malaysia: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the
Executive Director for Malaysia, IMF Publishing, Washington D.C. Retrieved from https://www.imf.
org
Lienert, I. (2010). Should Advanced Countries Adopt a Fiscal Responsibility Law?, IMF Working
Paper, International Monetary Fund. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (2019), Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates
2020. Retrieved from https://www.mof.gov.my
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (2020), Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates
2021. Retrieved from https://www.mof.gov.my
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (2021), Fiscal Updates 2020. Retrieved from https://www.mof.gov.my
Moody’s Investor Service (2021), Government of Malaysia – A3 Stable: Update following change in
forecasts. Retrieved from https://www.moodys.com/research
OECD (2021), OECD Economic Surveys: Malaysia 2021, OECD Publishing, Paris. Retrieved from
https://www.oecd.org
Schaechter A., Kinda T., Budina N., & Weber A., (2012). Fiscal Rules in Response to the Crisis –
Toward the “Next-Generation” Rules. A New Dataset, IMF Working Paper, International Monetary
Fund. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org
% GDP
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,QGLUHFW WD[ collection is estimated to decline revision of the projected total industry volume
marginally by 0.3% to record RM41.8 billion (TIV) for motor vehicles by 12.3% to about
(2020: RM41.9 billion), mainly due to lower 500,000 units for the year.2
collection from Sales Tax and Service Tax
(SST) and excise duties. SST is expected However, the lower collection from total
to record RM26.5 billion, a slight decline indirect tax is cushioned by the increase in
by 0.9% attributed to the extension of the the collection from the windfall profit levy
sales tax exemptions on passenger vehicles and export duty for crude palm oil (CPO). The
until 31 December 2021 and the impact of windfall profit levy increased to RM0.9 billion in
the containment measures on consumers 2021 (2020: RM0.2 billion) on account of higher
and businesses. Similarly, excise duties are CPO prices of around RM4,000 per tonne,
forecast to record a lesser collection at RM9.8 well above the threshold price of RM2,500 per
billion due to lower motor vehicle production tonne in Peninsular Malaysia and RM3,000
following closures of plants in the entire value per tonne in Sabah and Sarawak. The windfall
chain during the Movement Control Order profit levy is collected from palm oil producers
(MCO) period. This is in line with downward based on the output of fresh fruit bunches.
2
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In contrast, the export duty is collected from charges. Receipts from licences and permits
exporters based on CPO monthly gazetted are expected to decline to RM10.3 billion (2020:
market price, while for crude petroleum, RM10.9 billion) due to lower proceeds from
export duty is charged at 10% of the exported petroleum royalties. Motor vehicle licences
oil profit. In this regard, the total export duty collection is forecast to be stable at around
collection for 2021 is estimated at RM1.4 RM2.8 billion, taking into account the relief
billion, of which RM0.7 billion is from CPO and granted by the Government in renewals of new
RM0.6 billion is from crude petroleum. licences. Similarly, the levy on foreign workers
is estimated to maintain around RM1.7 billion.
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billion in 2021 (2020: RM70.7 billion), largely In 2021, the share of SHWUROHXPUHODWHG
due to lower investment income, particularly UHYHQXH is projected to be lower at 19.2%
dividends from PETRONAS amounting to of total revenue (2020: 24.9%). Although its
RM25 billion (2020: RM34 billion). However, share is lower, the RM42.5 billion revenue is
the Government received higher dividends estimated to be higher compared to Budget
from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounting estimates of RM37.8 billion, resulting from
to RM4 billion (2020: RM3.5 billion) and higher PETRONAS dividends in line with
is expected to receive RM2 billion from improving global crude oil prices. 1RQ
Khazanah Nasional Berhad (2020: RM1 billion). SHWUROHXP UHYHQXH is projected to improve by
Furthermore, the Government has received 5.6% to RM178.5 billion (2020: RM169 billion),
a special payment of RM5 billion from the anchored by better collection from tax revenue
Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) to that reflects a mild economic recovery in 2021
partly finance the current year’s retirement compared with the previous year.
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Public finance management involves an efficient mobilisation of fiscal resources to achieve national
development agenda. Thus, it is crucial to ensure stable revenue generation to support expenditure
needs, particularly in meeting the country’s socio economic objectives. The Government has
embarked on fiscal reform initiatives, among others, to enhance its revenue base, as evidenced by
the formation of the Tax Reform Committee (TRC) in 2018. The TRC is tasked to review the current
tax system, propose new tax measures to address tax gaps and incorporate the informal economy
into the tax net. As a policy continuation, the Government is formulating a revenue framework,
namely the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), that will adopt and adapt international best
practices in modernising Malaysia’s tax system and administration.
The MTRS is a comprehensive approach in undertaking effective tax reforms to boost revenues and
improve the tax system over the medium term through a country-led and whole-of-government
approach. In general, there are four main aspects of an MTRS - defining revenue and other goals,
reforming the tax system, sustaining political commitment and coordinating capacity building.
The framework provides a high-level road map of tax reforms to establish a modern and robust
system that is fair and equitable and provides an efficient revenue administration. Nevertheless,
the successful implementation of an MTRS will require firm support from key stakeholders in our
society.
The introduction of MTRS is timely to address current issues relating to Federal Government
revenue, mainly a narrow tax base, ineffective tax incentives, tax avoidance and tax evasion and
untapped informal sectors. Total revenue as a percentage to gross domestic product (GDP) has
declined from 21.4% in 2012 to 15.9% in 2020, which is relatively low compared with rating peer
countries. In addition, a high reliance on direct tax, now constituting half of total revenue, renders
the revenue collection susceptible to economic growth and business cycles. Thus, an effective
and sustainable revenue collection for Malaysia is crucial to ensure sufficient financing of total
expenditures.
MTRS requires a comprehensive reform plan for the tax system, which encompasses a clear
policy setting framework, enhancement of revenue agencies, and strengthening the legal
framework. The adjustment in policy setting will include detailed diagnoses of the economic
and social impact of the tax reforms and a multi-year tax policy plan. These will lead to policy
certainty and predictability, and in turn, boost investors’ confidence. In addition, the adoption of
a quality framework will avoid creating perverse incentives, excessive discretion of legal power
and aggressive tax planning. Through the MTRS, Malaysia stands to gain not only in enhancing
the potential of revenue collection but, more importantly, in having a more transparent and
accountable tax system.
a) To ensure sustainable revenue generation in the medium term in line with GDP growth;
b) To ensure better compliance through effective and efficient tax administration; and
c) To strengthen the legal framework in enhancing the tax system and policy formulation.
At the initial stage, the formulation will focus on the taxation system anchored on three main pillars
as follows:
a) Tax Policy
The main factors influencing the tax policy direction include the business and macroeconomic
environment, taxpayers’ capacity, and the effectiveness of revenue agencies. The designing of
tax policy will incorporate analysis of the socio economic impact and the sources of revenue
generation, accompanied by a multi-year roadmap of tax policy options. The roadmap will
be subjected to periodical reviews and updated according to national development policy
objectives and priorities.
Measures to introduce new taxes or improve the existing system should be based on efficiency,
fairness, simplicity, flexibility, transparency and effectiveness.1 Currently, the Government
is considering options to reduce the reliance on direct taxes and widen the revenue base
by shifting to consumption-based tax. The latter can be further improved by reviewing the
taxation and tax rate scope of the existing Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST). Alternatively, the
Government can opt for a more reliable consumption tax base such as value-added tax (VAT).
The VAT will be able to mitigate the tax-cascading impact of SST, manage the cost of doing
business, and enhance compliance and transparency. MTRS also provides an opportunity
for the Government to further reduce its dependency on petroleum-related revenue and
introduce revenue initiatives that support its sustainable development agenda. In addition, the
Government will intensify its efforts to improve tax incentives for investment and explore new
sources of tax revenue, such as taxation on capital gains and the digital economy.
b) Tax Administration
For better tax administration, continuous efforts will be directed to enhance the revenue
agencies’ effectiveness while ensuring greater taxpayer compliance. Thus, resources will
be allocated to build capacity, improve IT infrastructure and invest in big data analytics
to modernise the relevant agencies. It is worth noting that advanced economies, such as
Canada, have only a single revenue agency to collect and administer national revenues in
their countries. This approach has enabled better data integration, resource management and
enforcement.
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Based on IMF criteria of good tax, revenue forecasting and analysis
The tax legislative framework will be regularly reviewed and improved to ensure that provisions
in the tax law and guidelines on processes and procedures are simplified, consistent, and in
line with international best practices. For instance, in response to the new digital economy
environment, the Government expanded the scope of services tax to cover digital content
provided by non-resident providers. The Government is also considering several measures to
strengthen its tax governance framework. These include a revision of the taxation legislation
relating to insurance and takaful, and banking industry. In addition, the Government will
provide guidelines or public rulings to facilitate the interpretation of the law for specialised
industries, such as on Petroleum Act (Income Tax) 1967.
At the international front, Malaysia is a member of the OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
Action Plan (BEPS) under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) Global Tax Initiative to address the issues of cross-border tax evasion. The action plan
includes tax-related proposals on the digital economy through Pillar One and Pillar Two to
ensure that Malaysia has the right to tax digital economy activities. Pillar One emphasises
the determination of a country’s tax rights based on BEPS’ nexus. Meanwhile, Pillar Two will
introduce a global minimum effective tax rate to ensure that tax element does not become the
key factor for attracting foreign direct investments, thus addressing aggressive tax planning by
multinational enterprises.
i. Ensure sustainable
revenue generation;
ii. Better compliance through effective and
effcient tax administration; and
iii. Strengthen the legal framework
MTRS FRAMEWORK
MTRS INITIATIVES
Review of tax incentives and explore new sources of tax revenue
Enhance the revenue agencies’ effectiveness
Revision of the legislation on the taxation
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In 2020, the MOF received technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to formulate
an MTRS for Malaysia. Subsequently, Steering and Technical Committees on MTRS were established with
representatives from MOF, the Economic Planning Unit, the Central Bank of Malaysia, the RMCD and the IRB.
The committees are mandated to plan, administer and monitor to ensure the successful execution of the
MTRS.
To date, the Technical Committee is formulating MTRS strategies and measures to be implemented in
phases. Upon approval by the Steering Committee, engagement sessions with key stakeholders, industry
players and professional bodies will be conducted. Feedback from the sessions will serve as value-added
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the Government in 2022.
In this challenging pandemic crisis, the Government prioritises economic recovery measures to provide
support for businesses and alleviate the burden of the rakyat. As such, the formulation of the MTRS will have
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building at various levels of stakeholders is also critical to managing expectation and compliance, which
necessitates continuous engagement by the Government. It is also important to build knowledge and
technical capacity to formulate and implement MTRS in an orderly and systematic manner.
The initiatives under MTRS are envisaged to complement the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) initiative, which
will further enhance the transparency of the tax system in Malaysia. In addition, the MTRS will be aligned
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conducted, such as recommendations from the TRC. Moving forward, Malaysia will extend the scope of the
MTRS to non-tax revenue in the next phase of its implementation to further widen the revenue base.
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sustainability in the longer term.
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to record a higher collection of RM12.4 billion. RM5 billion is expected from KWAP as a
Furthermore, revenue from other components contribution to partly finance retirement
of direct tax, namely stamp duties and RPGT, charges. The collection from licences and
are expected to be higher at RM6.6 billion and permits is expected to increase slightly to
RM1.8 billion, respectively, on expectations of RM10.9 billion, attributed to higher proceeds
higher value and volume of transactions from from petroleum royalties at RM4 billion. Other
the property segment. major components under licences and permits,
namely motor vehicles licences and levy on
,QGLUHFW WD[ is forecast to improve by 5.4% foreign workers are estimated to be stable at
to RM44 billion. This is mainly contributed by RM3 billion and RM1.9 billion, respectively.
SST collection with a share of 62.5% to total
indirect tax, registering RM27.6 billion or 1.7% In 2022, SHWUROHXPUHODWHG UHYHQXH is
to GDP, supported by improving consumer and forecast to register RM43.9 billion or 18.8%
business sentiments. Of this, RM14.6 billion to total revenue, with PETRONAS dividends
are from sales tax while RM13 billion are from accounting for more than half of the total.
service tax, attributed to a higher projection 1RQSHWUROHXP UHYHQXH is also projected to
of motor vehicle TIV as well as better outlook increase by 6.5% to RM190.1 billion, reflecting
anticipated from telecommunications and better revenue diversification on the back of a
insurance sectors. In consonance with the favourable economic outlook. The Government
expected pick-up in motor vehicle production will continue to ensure sustainable non-
by 21% in 2022, excise duties collection is petroleum revenue generation to meet
projected to improve to RM10.2 billion.3 expenditure commitments, particularly to serve
the needs of the rakyat.
Given the necessity to support growth,
the expansionary fiscal spending will also
need to be backed by improving revenue Conclusion
collection. Thus, the Government will continue
to enhance tax auditing and compliance to As a responsible revenue administrator, the
ensure that tax dues are collected accordingly. Government is committed to enhancing
These initiatives will be complemented its collection efficiency with the advent of
by revenue administration enhancements technology and innovation. This initiative
such as simplifying tax procedures and will improve service delivery and simplify
reducing bureaucratic tape to improve clarity procedures and thus, increase tax compliance.
and certainties, leading to tax collection With the commitment to support fiscal reform
efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, to initiatives, the adoption of the Medium-Term
place Malaysia as a preferred investment Revenue Strategy (MTRS) will help streamline
destination, the tax incentive framework will be its tax policy, improve tax administration and
continuously enhanced to avoid distortions in enhance the legal framework. In addition,
resource allocations in line with international the Government will continue to assess its
best practices. revenue ecosystem holistically while engaging
the business community in developing a good
1RQWD[ UHYHQXH is estimated to increase revenue policy in line with international best
by 5.8% to RM62.6 billion, primarily due to practices. These efforts will lead to sustainable
higher proceeds from investment income. revenue generation, which is crucial to
The annual dividends from PETRONAS and rebuilding buffers for fiscal sustainability and
BNM are expected at RM25 billion and RM5 debt affordability while facilitating counter-
billion, respectively. As in 2021, a total of cyclical measures to mitigate any crisis.
3
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18.8 Petroleum
24.9 19.2
19.7 20.1
18.9
22.3
19.4
Petroleum 9.2
15.9
6.9
14.6 14.3
4.0
2.8 2.7 Petroleum
1.0
1.0
1.0 0.5 1.0 1.2 1.0
1.7 1.5 0.9 0.7 0.9
1.8 1.7 1.7
Non- 2.2 2.2
1.2 1.1 1.0
petroleum Non-
petroleum
7.6
1
Revise estimate
2
Budget estimate excluding 2022 Budget measures
Federal
Government
Expenditure
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ࣧࢥ࢛࣮ࢸࣔ࣎ ࢯࢥࢡࢥࣣࢍࣇ ࢰࣔࣾࢥࣣ࣎࣍ࢥ࣮࣎ ࢥऄ࣠ࢥ࣎ࢡࢸ࣮ࣣࣳࢥ
ࣧࢥ࢛࣮ࢸࣔ࣎
programmes and projects, suspension of non- statutory bodies with high reserves. Similarly,
critical programmes, revision of allocations for supplies and services are also revised lower
budget measures, as well as expected shortfall due to the reclassifications of development-
in spending due to the delayed progress in the related items to DE and savings derived from
implementation of projects during the MCOs. the suspension of allocation for non-critical
items.
Of the total revised allocation, operating
expenditure (OE) is estimated at RM219.6 Compared with 2020, the revised OE at
billion (14.5% to GDP), development RM219.6 billion is lower by 2.2% (2020:
expenditure (DE) at RM62 billion (4.1% to RM224.6 billion). The lower allocation is
GDP), while the balance of RM39 billion (2.6% predominantly due to the reduced provision
to GDP) is for the COVID-19 Fund. The social for supplies and services at RM23.3 billion
sector remains as the largest beneficiary (2020: RM29.3 billion), particularly for repairs
at RM128.5 billion (40.1% of the total), and maintenance, professional services as well
followed by economic (RM66.9 billion; 20.9%), as office supplies. In addition, the outlays for
security (RM31.5 billion; 9.8%) and general subsidies and social assistance declined to
administration (RM16.7 billion; 5.2%) sectors. RM16.7 billion (2020: RM19.8 billion) mainly
Charged expenditures and transfer payments due to the financing of the cash assistance
consisting, among others, debt service charges, programme through COVID-19 Fund. However,
retirement charges, and transfers to states the decline is expected to be offset by
account for 24% of total expenditure. higher outlays for fuel subsidies. In addition,
emoluments and retirement charges are
The OE for 2021 is revised lower by 7.1% estimated to increase to RM84.5 billion (2020:
to RM219.6 billion from the original budget RM83 billion) and RM27.6 billion (2020: RM27.5
allocation of RM236.5 billion. The downward billion), respectively, mainly due to annual
revision is mainly attributed to savings in salary and pension increment. Similarly, debt
grants and transfers as well as supplies and service charges are estimated to increase by
services. The lower allocation for grants and 13.1% to RM39 billion (2020: RM34.5 billion),
transfers is due to budget cuts in grants to following higher financing needs for DE and
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2020 20211 20222 2020 20211 20222 2020 20211 20222
Emoluments 82,996 84,529 86,510 3.1 1.8 2.3 36.9 38.5 37.0
Retirement charges 27,533 27,581 28,067 6.3 0.2 1.8 12.3 12.6 12.0
Debt service charges 34,495 39,000 43,100 4.7 13.1 10.5 15.4 17.8 18.5
Grants and transfers to state 7,669 7,745 7,927 1.3 1.0 2.3 3.4 3.5 3.4
governments
Supplies and services 29,323 23,265 30,367 -6.9 -20.7 30.5 13.0 10.6 13.0
Subsidies and social assistance 19,769 16,701 17,352 -17.3 -15.5 3.9 8.8 7.6 7.4
Asset acquisition 631 415 533 -18.1 -34.2 28.4 0.3 0.2 0.2
Refunds and write-offs 654 511 375 -26.8 -21.9 -26.6 0.3 0.2 0.2
Grants to statutory bodies 10,291 13,190 14,066 -25.3 28.2 6.6 4.6 6.0 6.0
Others 11,239 6,663 5,203 -75.3 -40.7 -21.9 5.0 3.0 2.3
7RWDO -14.7 -2.2 6.3 100.0 100.0 100.0
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1
Revised estimate
2
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
COVID-19 related expenses, while grants and and construction of sewage treatment plants,
transfers to states and statutory bodies are providing and improving electricity and water
estimated to increase by 16.6% to RM20.9 supply, improving entrepreneurial skills for
billion (2020: RM18 billion). micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises
(MSMEs) as well as encouraging and enhancing
The year 2021 marks the first year of the technological adoption among businesses. The
12MP. A sum of RM400 billion is allocated transport, energy and public utilities, and trade
for '( under the 12MP, a significant increase and industry subsectors constitute 29.6% of
of 61% compared to the actual expenditure total DE.
of RM248.5 billion for the Eleventh Malaysia
Plan. The allocation will be channelled to fund Compared with 2020, the outlays for the
new and ongoing projects and programmes social sector in 2021 are expected to increase
planned under the economic, social, security by 25.5% to RM17.3 billion (2020: RM13.8
and general administration sectors. These billion), with education and training, and
projects and programmes are aligned with the health remaining as the key subsectors. The
three key themes of 12MP, namely resetting education and training subsector receives
the economy; strengthening security, wellbeing the biggest provision of RM8.1 billion,
and inclusivity; and advancing sustainability. higher by 20.5% as compared with RM6.7
The themes resonate with the country’s longer- billion in 2020 mainly for the enhancement
term aspirations in the Shared Prosperity of technical and vocational education and
Vision 2030 and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable training (TVET) programmes; upgrading and
Development. renovation of schools, teachers’ quarters and
tertiary institutions; and extension of teaching
However, with the expenditure recalibration, hospitals. While for the health subsector, a
DE is revised lower to RM62 billion from the sum of RM4.4 billion or 7.1% of DE is allocated
original budget of RM69 billion. The downward for improving healthcare accessibility and
revision is also in line with the reassessment facilities, particularly for rural and outskirt
and deferment of several projects. Nonetheless, areas. Moreover, this expenditure also includes
the lower DE is offset by the reclassification enhancing and maintaining hospitals and
of several development-related items from OE. clinics, and purchasing vehicles and equipment.
Of the total, RM60.8 billion is direct allocation, Among the construction projects under this
while RM1.2 billion are loans to state subsector include hospitals in Tanjung Karang,
governments and Government-linked entities. Selangor and Pendang, Kedah as well as
expansion of Seberang Jaya Hospital in Pulau
As the Government continues to focus on Pinang. Meanwhile, the housing subsector
the economic sector, the allocation for this receives RM1.6 billion for the year, an increase
sector remains the largest with a share of of 55.9% from actual spending of RM1 billion
54.5%, followed by social (28%), security in 2020. The expenditure for the subsector is
(11.8%) and general administration (5.7%) focused on the People’s Housing Project (PPR)
sectors. Expenditure for the economic as well as upgrading and maintaining civil
sector is estimated at RM33.8 billion, mainly servants’ quarters.
for enhancing public transportation and
communication network infrastructure, A sum of RM7.3 billion, an increase of 26.5%
developing public utilities, escalating trade from the preceding year (2020: RM5.8 billion),
and industrial activities as well as boosting is allocated for the security sector. The bulk of
agriculture. The transport subsector is the allocation is for projects and programmes
allocated with RM13 billion, mainly to finance aimed at strengthening the nation’s defence
major ongoing projects, such as Electrified and internal security, including upgrading
Double Track Gemas-Johor Bahru and Pan of military and security equipment as well
Borneo Highway projects, as well as the as maintaining and upgrading the security
upgrading of federal roads throughout the integrated network system. Similarly, the
country. Energy and public utilities and trade allocation for the general administration sector
and industry subsectors are allocated RM3 increases by 17.6% to RM3.6 billion (2020:
billion and RM2.4 billion, respectively. Some RM3 billion). The outlays for the sector will
of the key projects and programmes under be mainly channelled to improve public sector
these subsectors include upgrading works delivery and productivity, with the focus on
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2020 20211 20222 2020 20211 20222 2020 20211 20222
Economic 28,712 -8.3 17.6 19.1 55.9 54.5 53.2
of which:
Transport 12,779 13,014 15,509 -7.1 1.8 19.2 24.9 21.0 20.5
Trade and industry 2,576 2,365 2,087 -15.7 -8.2 -11.8 5.0 3.8 2.8
Energy and public utilities 2,315 2,976 3,167 -16.1 28.6 6.4 4.5 4.8 4.2
Agriculture 2,003 2,815 2,860 -13.4 40.5 1.6 3.9 4.5 3.8
Environment 1,324 1,537 2,059 -23.2 16.1 34.0 2.6 2.5 2.7
Social 22,671 -4.5 25.5 30.7 27.0 28.0 30.0
of which:
Education and training 6,737 8,118 11,955 -11.7 20.5 47.3 13.1 13.1 15.8
Health 3,983 4,397 4,457 118.0 10.4 1.4 7.8 7.1 5.9
Housing 1,015 1,582 1,771 -52.3 55.9 11.9 2.0 2.6 2.3
Security 8,970 3.0 26.5 22.6 11.2 11.8 11.9
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Total 62,000 -5.2 20.7 21.9 100.0 100.0 100.0
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1
Revised estimate
2
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
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20211 20222
Wage subsidy, job retention and workers’ hiring incentive and training assistance 9,670 3,000
programmes
Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 16,801 8,000
3(1-$1$60(ࢉQDQFLQJ – 2,000
Micro credit loans under Bank Simpanan Nasional and TEKUN Nasional 520 1,000
ePenjana 151 –
Social assistance for taxi drivers, school bus drivers, tour bus drivers, tour guides, 123 –
trishaw operators and e-hailing drivers
Social assistance support to vulnerable groups 1,980 3,540
Digitalisation marketing and promotion fund under the Cultural Economy Development 10 –
Agency (CENDANA)
MyAssist SME One Stop Centre – –
1
Revised estimate
2
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
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The COVID-19 Fund1 was established in September 2020 to finance economic stimulus packages
and recovery plans in addressing the COVID-19 crisis. The establishment of such a dedicated
trust fund is in line with international best practices, backed by a strong legal framework, robust
gatekeeping arrangements, and solid transparent and reporting standards. In 2020, a sum of
RM38 billion was disbursed to finance programmes listed in the Schedule of the Act 830. The
expenditure was recorded in the Federal Government Financial Statement, audited by the National
Audit Department of Malaysia and subsequently tabled to Parliament.
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In December 2020, the Parliament approved an amendment to the Act 830 to increase the
COVID-19 Fund ceiling from RM45 billion to RM65 billion to accommodate additional economic
stimulus measures. The additional RM20 billion is allocated for Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR),
Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP), PRIHATIN SME Grant and other COVID-19 related expenses.
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact people and businesses in 2021, the Government
responded with another four additional assistance packages, namely PERMAI, PEMERKASA,
PEMERKASA+ and PEMULIH, totalling RM225 billion with fiscal injection worth RM25 billion. After
several recalibrations in the COVID-19 Fund allocation, the requirement for the Fund is estimated to
exceed RM65 billion. In this regard, the Government has tabled a second amendment to Act 830 to
the Parliament that allows for another increase in the expenditure ceiling up to RM110 billion
after taking into account commitments under 2022 Budget. Programmes that require additional
allocations are the BPR, WSP, Prihatin SME Grant, small scale projects, microcredit loans under Bank
Simpanan Nasional and TEKUN Nasional, other COVID-19 related expenses, and social assistance
support to vulnerable groups.
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As at end-August 2021, total spending under the COVID-19 Fund was RM58.9 billion. Major
spending was on the cash transfer programme amounting to RM25 billion, constituting 42.4%
of total outlays. Under the programme, RM18.6 billion was spent in 2020 and January 2021 for
Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN). The balance of RM6.4 billion was subsequently disbursed in
several phases under BPR. The BPN benefited almost 10.6 million recipients with income below
RM8,000, representing about a third of the population, while BPR benefited more than 8.5 million
recipients with income below RM5,000.
In addition, the WSP was introduced through the PRIHATIN economic stimulus package in March
2020 to help eligible employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to retain their workers and
continue their operations. A total of RM17.3 billion or 29.4% of the total outlays was disbursed
for WSP. This programme has benefited more than 350,000 employers and about 2.9 million
employees. As for the PRIHATIN SME Grant, the Government has spent about RM5 billion since it
was first introduced under the Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN
PKS+) package in April 2020. This programme has benefited 0.9 million micro SME entrepreneurs by
easing their financial burden and cash flows.
1
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1 Wage subsidy, job retention and workers’ hiring incentive and 18,300 31,000 17,280
training assistance programmes
2 Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 25,200 41,000 25,008
7 Micro credit loans under Bank Simpanan Nasional and TEKUN 1,000 2,000 635
Nasional
8 Allocation for COVID-19 related expenses 5,000 9,000 2,623
18 Social assistance for taxi drivers, school bus drivers, tour bus 160 160 152
drivers, tour guides, trishaw operators and e-hailing drivers
19 Social assistance support to vulnerable groups 110 6,010 994
Similarly, the spending for small-scale projects stood at RM3.7 billion, or 6.3% of total outlays. The
projects identified under this programme are expected to benefit the local community as well as
generate spillover effect to the economy. The projects include, among others, repair work of basic
infrastructure, public facilities and roads, as well as upgrades of dilapidated schools, public houses
and teaching hospitals involved with COVID-19.
For the COVID-19 related expenses programme, a sum of RM2.6 billion was spent for COVID-19
related healthcare services, as well as the purchase of medical apparatus and equipment to increase
the capacity of health facilities and ICU wards. Likewise, the spending for social assistance to support
and improve the economy of the vulnerable groups stood at RM1 billion with outlays on initiatives
such as one-off disbursement for single mothers and disabled persons, Jaringan Prihatin Programme,
Food Staples Assistance and Mobile Clinic Programme. The remaining allocation was spent on other
programmes, such as ePenjana, Food Security Fund and electricity bill discounts.
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The pandemic crisis has necessitated the Government to expand its fiscal support to the economy,
mainly the health sector. This was made possible by enactment of the COVID-19 Act, which
enables additional borrowing to finance stimulus packages via the COVID-19 Fund. At the same
time, transparency and good governance will be upheld through annual tabling and reporting of
receipts and expenditures of the Fund to Parliament in line with international best practices. With
effective implementation of the stimulus measures and management of the Fund, the Government
is confident of achieving its objective of steering the country out of the crisis while maintaining
medium-term fiscal sustainability.
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Malaysia (2020). Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19))
Act 2020 [Act 830].
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Act (Amendment) 2020.
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my
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belanjawan2021.treasury.gov.my
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (2021). Infografik PEMERKASA+ 2021. Retrieved from http://
belanjawan2021.treasury.gov.my
Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia (2021). Pengumuman Khas Pakej Bantuan Perlindungan Ekonomi
dan Rakyat Malaysia (PERMAI) Speech Text. Retrieved from https://www.pmo.gov.my
Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia (2021). Program Strategik Memperkasa Rakyat dan Ekonomi
(PEMERKASA) Speech Text. Retrieved from https://www.pmo.gov.my
Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia (2021). Program Strategik Memperkasa Rakyat dan Ekonomi
Tambahan (PEMERKASA+) Speech Text. Retrieved from https://www.pmo.gov.my
Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia (2021). Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi
(PEMULIH) Speech Text. Retrieved from https://www.pmo.gov.my
A total of RM43.1 billion will be allocated for Thus, an allocation of RM75.6 billion will be
debt service charges in 2022. Of this amount, allocated for DE (2021: RM62 billion). Of the
98.2% is allocated for coupons on domestic total, RM66.9 billion is allocated for 5,575
debts, while the balance is for offshore ongoing projects, while RM8.7 billion is for
loans. The debt service charges ratio to OE is 1,180 new projects. The economic sector
estimated higher at 18.5%, in line with the use remains the largest recipient at 53.2% of DE,
of debt instrument in financing expansionary followed by social (30%), security (11.9%) and
fiscal stance. general administration (4.9%) sectors.
Allocation for supplies and services, which A sum of RM40.2 billion will be provided
represents 13% of OE, increases by 30.5% to for the economic sector to increase
RM30.4 billion. The increase is attributed to economic capacity and enhance the nation’s
higher outlays for medical supplies as well competitiveness. The focus continues to be
as an allocation for professional services. on projects related to transport, trade and
Ministries that will be receiving the highest industry as well as energy and public utilities
allocation among others are the Ministry of subsectors. The transport subsector will be
Health (33.1%), the Ministry of Home Affairs allocated RM15.5 billion to construct, refurbish,
(12.5%) and the Ministry of Education (11.2%). and maintain key infrastructures, such as
A substantial amount of outlays will be for highways, roads, railways, bridges, ports,
and airports. These include existing projects,
the procurement of medical supplies as
namely Electrified Double Track Gemas-
well as repairs and maintenance of school
Johor Bahru, Rapid Transit System Link, Pan
facilities. Subsidies and social assistance will
Borneo Highway, as well as the expansion of
be allocated a higher allocation of RM17.4
Kuantan Port, Pahang and Sandakan Airport,
billion (2021: RM16.7 billion), due to higher
Sabah. Among the new projects that will be
provision for social assistance. The Government
undertaken are upgrading Jalan Marabahai
will continuously enhance the current policy
Spur at Tuaran, Sabah, replacing bridges at
and mechanisms to gradually move towards
Sik and Baling, Kedah, and a study on an
targeted assistance in ensuring more equitable
alternative route for Jalan Seremban-Kuala
distribution.
Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.
A sum of RM3.2 billion will be allocated housing subsector, of which the bulk of the
to the energy and public utility subsector allocation will be channeled to the construction
to provide greater access to the rakyat, of PPR houses and upgrading of civil servant
particularly the supply of electricity and water, quarters. Other projects under the subsector
telecommunication access and sewerage include Rumah Mesra Rakyat programme
services. Similarly, the agriculture subsector and development of zero waste community
will be provided with an allocation of RM2.9 among selected PPR, such as at Sri Kemuning
billion, mainly for settlers and smallholders in Temerloh, Pahang and Seri Sena in Kangar,
development programmes, oil palm and Perlis.
rubber replanting, paddy irrigation system as
well as poultry and cattle breedings, which The security sector will receive RM9 billion to
are expected to boost the agro-industry. In be channelled to defence (60.4%) and internal
addition, the environment subsector will be security (39.6%) subsectors. This involves the
provided with RM2.1 billion, primarily for enhancement of network systems and services
river restoration and flood mitigation projects as well as the upgrade of military assets and
such as the construction of integrated river security equipment. Furthermore, the allocation
basins, maintenance of flood reservoir pond, will be provided for infrastructure projects,
upgrading of dam and stabilisation of river such as quarters for security personnel, health
banks. facilities and upgrading of prisons.
The social sector, which is the second-largest A sum of RM3.8 billion will be allocated for the
DE recipient, will be allocated RM22.7 billion. general administration sector to strengthen
The allocation increases by 30.7% as compared the public sector under the 12MP. Some of the
to the RM17.3 billion provided in 2021. key projects are digitalisation enhancement in
Education and training subsector continues to the public sector, such as 1GOVNET, MYGOVUC,
receive the largest allocation under this sector, Court Recording Transcription System or
amounting to RM12 billion, particularly for e-Kehakiman and the expansion of public
TVET, research grants, and the construction sector data centre services. In addition, the
and expansion of educational institutions. The allocation is also provided for maintenance
health subsector will be allocated RM4.5 billion of government buildings, assets and facilities,
to ensure the availability and accessibility such as quarters, courts and training
of a comprehensive healthcare system. In institutions.
addition, the provision will also be utilised
for procuring medical service vehicles and
equipment. Among the new projects are the
construction of Kapar Hospital in Selangor and
Federal Recoverable
the upgrading of hemodialysis facilities at the Loans
Ministry of Health Malaysia hospitals in Kedah,
Penang and Perak, as well as the autopsy The total outstanding Federal Recoverable
room of Sultan Ismail Hospital Forensic Loans1 as of 31 December 2020 was at
Department, Johor. RM43.1 billion or 2.6% to GDP. Of the total
loans disbursed through the Development
The Government remain committed to Fund, more than half are loans to companies,
providing adequate and quality affordable amounting to RM24.9 billion, followed by
houses to the low- and middle-income earners. state governments at RM13 billion (30.1%)
Thus, RM1.8 billion will be allocated under the and statutory bodies RM4.9 billion (11.4%).
1
The Federal Recoverable Loan is part of the Federal Government Financial Assets, which consist of loans facilities due from state governments, local governments,
statutory bodies, companies, cooperatives and various organisations.
In addition, the loans were also for local other organisations (RM10.9 million). Loans
governments amounting to RM143 million to companies will be utilised mainly to fund
(0.3%), other organisations at RM200 million programmes and projects related to water and
(0.5%) and cooperatives at RM6.8 million electricity supply, land rehabilitation for rubber
(0.02%). estates, oil palm replanting and highways
constructions. Likewise, loans for the state
In 2021, the loan disbursement via DE is governments, local governments and statutory
budgeted at RM1.2 billion or 1.9% of the bodies will be used mainly to upgrade
total DE. Of the total, state governments and maintain water supply and sewerage
and companies remain the largest recipients, infrastructure, construct dams, and finance
constituting 91.2% of the total loans disbursed. crop development projects.
This is followed by statutory bodies (7.8%)
and others (1%). The loans are disbursed Loan repayments in 2022 are estimated
to facilitate long-term investment projects, at RM0.6 billion. About half of the total
such as road infrastructure, water supply and repayments are expected to be received from
sewerage. state governments with major contributions
from Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor. Loan
In 2021, the Government is estimated to repayments from companies are expected
receive loan repayments amounting to RM0.8 at RM0.2 billion, while the balance is from
billion. About 41% of these repayments statutory bodies (RM58.6 million), local
are expected to be received from state governments (RM4.2 million) and other
governments. Sabah and Sarawak continue organisations (RM11.7 million).
to be the major contributors. Similarly,
repayments from companies are also projected
at about RM0.4 billion. Bank Pertanian Conclusion
Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank), Pengurusan
Aset Air Berhad and Yayasan Tekun Nasional The Government will continue to play its role
are the top three contributors, with total in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19
repayments amounting to RM285.5 million. pandemic on the rakyat, businesses and
In addition, total repayments from statutory economy. Its immediate priority is to provide
bodies and local governments are estimated at adequate support for the implementation of
RM59.2 million and RM5.1 million, respectively. the NRP, accelerate economic growth and lead
Meanwhile, repayments expected from other the country out of the economic and health
organisations such as clubs and associations crises. Any withdrawal of fiscal injection will
are estimated at RM35.8 million. depend on the pace of recovery to ensure
the economy returns to its growth trajectory.
In 2022, the Federal Government is budgeted Nevertheless, initiatives to enhance effective
to provide loans totalling about RM2 billion and efficient spending will be pursued. At the
via DE to state governments, companies, same time, as illustrated with the inaugural
statutory bodies and other organisations. publication of the Pre-Budget Statement and
State governments continue to be the Public Consultation Papers, the Government
highest recipient of loans amounting to remain committed to upholding transparency
RM1 billion, followed by companies (RM0.8 and accountability in its public finance
billion), statutory bodies (RM123 million) and management.
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.1. Total Expenditure by Sector ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.2. Total Expenditure by Ministry
and Agency
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.3. Operating Expenditure by Component ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.4. Operating Expenditure by Sector
% to OE
100
90 20222:
10.8%
80 RM233.5
billion
70
11.0%
60 34.7%
50 35.1% 20211:
40 RM219.6 39.9%
30 billion
20 5.8% 41.1%
10 8.2%
0 5.3%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211 20222
8.1%
SOCIAL
RETIREMENT CHARGES OTHERS
DEBT SERVICE CHARGES GRANTS AND TRANSFERS TO STATE GOVERNMENTS ECONOMIC
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES GRANTS TO STATUTORY BODIES SECURITY
EMOLUMENTS SUBSIDIES AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE GENERAL ADMIN
OTHERS
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.5. Development Expenditure by Sector ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 3.6. Federal Recoverable Loans under
Development Fund by Debtor, End-2020
RM billion 24.85
24
4.9% 2022 :
2
11.9%
RM75.6 20
billion
5.7%
11.8%
16
12.98
20211:
RM62.0 28.0% 30.0% 12
billion
54.5% 8
53.2%
4.89
4
COMPANIES
OTHER ORGANISATIONS
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
STATUTORY BODIES
COOPERATIVES
SECURITY
GENERAL ADMIN
1
Revised estimate
2
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
Debt
Management
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Feature Article - Government of Malaysia’s 2021
Global Sukuk
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ࣧࢥ࢛࣮ࢸࣔ࣎
Debt Management
1
IMF October 2021 Fiscal Monitor.
at RM38.7 billion, Malaysian Government The issuance profile was adjusted with the
Investment Issues (MGII) at RM29 billion, increase in issuances of short- and medium-
treasury bills at RM33 billion, Government term instruments. The composition of short-
term papers (less than a year) and medium-
Housing Sukuk (SPK) at RM6 billion and
term papers (3 to 7 years) is anticipated to
offshore borrowings at RM3.7 billion.
be higher at 58.2% of total gross domestic
borrowings, while issuances of long-term
*URVV GRPHVWLF ERUURZLQJV are estimated papers (exceeding 10 years) are expected to be
to reach RM205.5 billion or 97.5% of total lower at 41.8%. In general, higher issuances
gross borrowings. Given sufficient liquidity of short-term papers lower the overall funding
in the domestic market, the Government has costs and average time to maturity while
been able to fund its additional borrowing increase refinancing risk.
requirements across various tenures. The
issuance of MGS is expected to remain The Government financing operations are
substantial at RM83 billion or 39.4% of total mostly conducted through open market
gross borrowings, while MGII at RM77 billion auctions, constituting 84.7% of total domestic
or 36.5%. In addition, treasury bills issuance issuances in view of the market’s ability to
is estimated to be higher at RM45.5 billion or absorb the additional supply. In 2021, the
21.6% of total gross borrowings to address Government increased the re-opening of the
short-term cash flow needs. benchmark papers, accounting for 94.6% of 37
issuances compared to 88% of 34 issuances
in 2020, to ensure a well-distributed supply
࣮ࢍ࢚ࣇࢥ Federal Government Financing throughout the year. A higher re-opening will
2020 – 2021 lead to larger outstanding issuance sizes and
facilitate investors’ index-tracking activities
ࣧࢵࢍࣣࢥ in accessing the domestic debt market, thus
ࣣ࣍ ࣍ࢸࣇࣇࢸࣔ࣎
મય further improve the secondary market trading
2020 20212 2020 20212
liquidity. Accordingly, the Government has
taken a proactive approach in effectively
*URVV ERUURZLQJV 181,067 210,777 100.0 100.0 communicating to the market with regard
'RPHVWLF 181,067 205,500 100.0 97.5
to additional funding needs and revisions to
financing strategies. The Federal Government
MGS 73,000 83,000 40.3 39.4 remains committed to its debt management
MGII 76,466 77,000 42.2 36.5 objective of minimising funding costs while
Treasury bills 31,601 45,500 17.5 21.6
maintaining a well-spread debt maturity profile.
assets
2
Estimate hampered by the likelihood of the US interest
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia rate normalisation in June 2021. On the other
hand, institutional investors, namely insurance followed the expectation of the US policy
companies and pension funds favour long-term rate normalisation as well as increased
issuances to match the maturity profile of their domestic risk factors following escalating daily
liabilities. COVID-19 cases, the extension of MCO and
political uncertainties. Despite the challenging
Several initiatives were implemented in environment, total net foreign inflows in
ensuring an orderly domestic financial market. the first eight months of 2021 reached
As at end-September 2021, the Monetary Policy RM28.4 billion, with foreign demand for MGS
Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia registering a net inflow of RM14.4 billion.
(BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate The positive fund flows also demonstrated
(OPR) at 1.75%. BNM also announced the investors’ confidence in the Government’s
extension of temporary flexibility for banking ongoing effort to expedite the vaccination rate
institutions to use MGS and MGII to meet through PICK, an integral part of the NRP.
the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) until
the end-December 2022 to ensure sufficient Malaysia remained the leader in the global
liquidity in supporting financial intermediation sukuk market with a commendable market
activity. The SRR ratio remains unchanged share of 40.9% of the global sukuk outstanding
at 2.00% and this measure has released as at end-June 2021.2 The issuance of MGII
approximately RM46 billion worth of liquidity is expected to account for 36.5% of total
into the banking system. In addition, ongoing gross borrowings, while MITB at 14.2%. Since
initiatives by BNM to enhance the domestic the beginning of 2021, spreads between the
Government bond market has resulted in 3- and 5-year Government’s bond and sukuk
Malaysia being removed from the FTSE yields have been narrowing, with yields on
Russell Watch List and retained on the World MGII declining at a faster pace compared to
Government Bond Index. its MGS equivalent. As at end-August 2021,
the 5-year yields on MGII were 4 basis points
Despite the increase in the supply of lower than the corresponding MGS yields of
government securities, the cost of borrowing similar maturity. In addition, the majority
remained low, buoyed by the low-interest-rate of the bidding interest was skewed towards
environment due to policy easing. However, MGII, which recorded a BTC ratio of 2.34
the outcome of the 2020 US Elections has times compared to MGS at 1.96 times. The
influenced the dynamics of US Treasury oversubscribed issuances reflected strong
(UST) yields, where the yields rose in tandem demand for Shariah-compliant government
with the improvement of the US economy, papers, supported by the enabling environment
following the easing of lockdowns and in the domestic market.
faster-than-expected vaccination rollout. The
spillover effect from the rise in UST yields has *URVV RIIVKRUH ERUURZLQJV as at end-August
influenced the performance of MGS yields, 2021 amounted to RM5.3 billion due to
with the benchmark coupon rates of 3-, 5- issuances of the dual-tranche sukuk of USD1.3
and 10-year MGS increased to 2.34%, 2.68% billion on 28 April 2021. The sukuk issuance
and 3.20%, respectively as at end-August with a maturity period of 10-year and 30-year
2021. Nevertheless, the Government’s strategy was much anticipated by investors as Malaysia
to re-open papers with lower coupon rates has a successful track record in issuing
has resulted in a noticeable decline in the innovative Shariah-compliant products. The 10-
Government’s weighted average borrowing year tranche being the world’s first sovereign
costs from 4.18% in 2017 to 3.70% as at end- USD Sustainability Sukuk was priced at 2.070%,
August 2021. while the 30-year tranche was 3.075%. The
sukuk structure is unique as its underlying
The domestic bond market recorded 14 assets are 100% non-physical, comprising travel
months of continuous net foreign inflows vouchers of clean energy public transport,
since April 2020. However, the trend reversed which is fully aligned with the concept of
beginning July 2021 due to lower foreign sustainability. The issuance further reinforced
holdings of short-dated securities, particularly Malaysia’s position as a leading Islamic
the Malaysian Treasury Bills (MTB). This financial hub in the global market.
2
RAM Sukuk Snapshot 2Q2021.
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The prolonged COVID-19 crisis and the ensuing fiscal response by countries worldwide have
resulted in a huge increase in the sovereign borrowing requirements. Since the beginning of the
pandemic in January 2020, a total of USD16.9 trillion in fiscal injections for economic recovery plans
has been collectively announced by countries. The heightened focus on COVID-19 response efforts
has motivated policymakers and investors to seek different financing strategies as reflected in the
recent momentum in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiative. Furthermore, the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), which was established on 25 September 2015,
sets a new global framework for sustainable development financing by aligning the policies and
flow of funds with economic, social and environmental priorities. Accordingly, the global Green,
Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds reached USD574 billion in the first half
of 2021, more than entire issuances in 2020 (Figure 1).
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 1. GSSS Global Bond Issuances Malaysia’s venture into sustainable finance
commenced in 2014 with the formulation of
USD billion the Sustainable and Responsible Investing
700
(SRI) Sukuk Framework by the Securities
600 573 574 Commission Malaysia. The Framework has
paved the way for the alignment of sustainable
500
finance and investment to the values and
400 principles of Islamic finance. In addition, the
335
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) have
300
207
been localised and integrated within the
200 155 national development planning framework
100
102 since the Government’s formal adoption of the
49
2030 Agenda, as reflected in the alignment
0 to key strategic thrusts of the Eleventh
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211
Malaysia Plan (11MP), 2016-2020. To boost the
EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (EMEA) implementation of its sustainable finance
AMERICA plan, the Government has also announced
ASIA PACIFIC
measures to support the development of
sustainable finance ecosystem in the 2021
1
End-June 2021
Source: Bloomberg Budget.
After a series of successful issuances of USD-denominated sukuk since 2002, the Government once
again tapped into the global market with the issuance of a dual-tranche USD1.3 billion sukuk on
28 April 2021. The first tranche of a 10-year, USD800 million issuance records a new milestone as
the world’s first sovereign USD-denominated sustainability sukuk, signifying Government’s latest
commitment towards advancing sustainable development. At the same time, the Government also
issued a 30-year tranche of USD500 million sukuk. The transaction also set a new benchmark as
the lowest priced global USD sukuk by the Government of Malaysia.
The sukuk was structured under the Shariah principle of Wakalah. The underlying assets are unique
and in line with the spirit of the sustainability tranche, being 100% non-physical assets, namely
vouchers representing travel entitlement on Malaysia’s Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rapid Transit
(MRT) and KL Monorail networks. These modes of clean transportation are fully aligned with the
SDG 9 Goal of Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure as well as SDG 11 Goal of Sustainable Cities
and Communities. Thus, the transaction also set a new record as the first sovereign issuance with
such assets in a sukuk structure, demonstrating Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance and
reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s largest sukuk market. The sukuk structure and
transaction flows are shown in Figure 2.
Step Description
1 Malaysia Wakala Sukuk Berhad (MWSB), a special purpose vehicle (SPV), issued Trust Certificates to sukuk
certificate holders in consideration for the proceeds.
2 The Government was appointed as an agent of the certificate-holders (Wakeel) to act as the Issuer’s agent in
providing certain services in relation to the Wakalah sukuk assets, subject to terms and conditions of the
Wakalah Agreement.
3 a) On the issuance date, SPV as the Trustee, would utilise 100% of the proceeds to buy vouchers of travel
entitlement on public transport (Vouchers1)
b) In return, the Government will supply the Vouchers to MWSB as the Trustee, which will then declare a trust
over the Vouchers for and on behalf of the certificate holders.
4 The returns from the sale of vouchers will be paid by the Trustee to the certificate-holders on each
periodic distribution date.
5 a) Upon maturity or redemption date, the Government as an Obligor will purchase the Wakalah sukuk
assets from the Trustee at the exercise price on the scheduled maturity date of the Trust Certificates.
b) The funds received from the exercise price will be used to redeem the sukuk from the certificate-
and c) holders
1
The Government has irrevocable rights to substitutes the Vouchers with new vouchers and/or replacement assets, provided that such assets are
Shariah-compliant tangible assets as approved by Shariah Adviser at the time of substitution
The sukuk transaction involved legal documents based on Malaysian and English Law. The main
legal documents binding the transaction are as shown in Figure 3.
Substitution Undertaking
Defines the undertaking pledged by the Trustee to
transfer the trust assets to GOM for the purpose of
new assets substitution that comply the eligibility
requirements.
Since national development plan has always been geared towards economic, social and
environmental agenda, the formulation of the Government of Malaysia SDG Sukuk Framework1 is
aligned with its five-year national development plans, which utilises the government development
budget. The SDGs alignment process is realised through an expenditure mapping exercise involving
the coordination of the action plans, initiatives and outcomes of national development plans to the
SDGs’ goals, targets and indicators.
The Sustainability Sukuk is issued based on the newly established Framework. The Framework
was formulated based on four key components, namely use of proceeds; project evaluations and
selections; management of proceeds; and reporting (Figure 4). It also outlines the criteria for
Eligible Social and Green Expenditure to be made with the Sukuk proceeds (Figure 5).
1
More information on the Government of Malaysia SDG Sukuk Framework and the Second Party Opinion can be found at www.mof.gov.my/en/
economy/sustainability
1 6 11 8 7 9 11
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
The Framework received a Second Party Opinion from Sustainalytics, which opined that the
Framework is credible and impactful as well as aligned with the country’s current development
plan. Sustainalytics also considers the proceeds are expected to facilitate the country’s transition
to a low-carbon economy and lead to positive social impacts in Malaysia. The Framework was also
declared as being aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018, the
ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards 2018 and Social Bond Principles 2020.
The Government will update the Framework regularly, taking into account latest developments in
the upcoming Malaysia development plans particularly in relation to additional achievable SDG
goals and development projects which meets international standards.
Sukuk Transaction
A two-day virtual roadshow was held prior to the issuance covering Asia, the Middle East, Europe
and the US. The issuance received an overwhelming response, attracting orders from over 220
global and domestic investors. This reflected investors’ confidence in Malaysia’s strong economic
fundamentals despite a challenging economic environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
strong demand also resulted in the lowest ever yield and spread for a USD sukuk issuance by
Malaysia, with both the 10-year and 30-year tranches priced at 2.070% and 3.075%, respectively.
Following the immense response from investors during the roadshow, the sukuk offerings were
oversubscribed by 6.4 times. The final allocation was well-distributed globally, with almost 90%
of the 10-year Sustainability Sukuk allocated to investors in Asia, the Middle East and Europe,
particularly Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the UK. In terms of investors’
profiles, fund managers and insurance companies were the largest investors at 67%, followed by
banks (18%) as well as central banks and governments (14%).
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67%
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83%
6%
In addition, a total of 46% of the 30-year sukuk was distributed to investors in Asia, followed
by Europe, the Middle East and Africa (33%) and the US (21%). Fund managers and insurance
companies also dominated the subscription of the 30-year tranche at 83%, followed by central
banks and governments (10%) and banks (4%), as shown in Figure 6.
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Since the successful global sukuk issuance in 2016, Malaysia re-entered the market with the
Government’s sixth USD-denominated sukuk issuance. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacting
the global economy, the Government’s resilient credit profile has resulted in the lowest yield and
spread to the US Treasury. The issuance of the world’s first sovereign USD Sustainability Sukuk
demonstrates the Government’s unwavering commitment to building a sound financing system
to support the national sustainable development agenda. The issuance has further reinforced
Malaysia’s position as a leading international Islamic financial hub in the global market.
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Including Sukuk Prihatin
2
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
For 2021, the debt service charges (DSC) to As at end-June 2021, the share of resident
revenue ratio is estimated to increase to holdings to total debt slightly decreased to
17.6% (2020: 15.3%) due to the anticipated 72.6%. Resident holdings amounted to
reduction in revenue collection as most of the RM696.1 billion, mainly consisting of large
economic sectors was not allowed to operate and long-term institutional investors, such
during the MCO. The financing costs for as Employees Provident Fund (24.1%),
domestic debt instruments is expected to reach insurance companies (4.6%) and Retirement
RM38.1 billion, while the balance of RM0.9 Fund (Incorporated) (2.9%). Other resident
billion is for foreign-currency loans. The holders include banking institutions (33.6%),
weighted average interest rate for outstanding development financial institutions (1.9%) and
domestic debt is estimated to be lower at others (5.5%).
3.957% (2020: 4.032%), reflecting the low-
interest-rate environment, despite higher Non-resident holdings remained stable at
reopenings for current year issuances. RM262.3 billion, accounting for 27.4% of
total debt. Long term institutions, such as
In terms of debt maturity profile, the weighted pension funds, insurance companies as
average time to maturity shortened to 8.1 well as central bank, supranational and
years as at end-June 2021 (2020: 8.6 years). sovereigns, held a sizeable share of 13.6%,
The share of medium- and long-term papers while fund managers accounted for 9.4%.
with a remaining maturity of 6 years and The balance was contributed by banking
above decreased to 52.1% (end-2020: 56.6%), institutions with 3.6% holdings and other
while the share of securities with a remaining non-residents (0.8%). Furthermore, non-
maturity of 5 years and below increased to resident investment in MGS was sustained
47.9% (end-2020: 43.4%). This is in line with at 40.4% of the total MGS outstanding
the Government debt management strategy to (end-2020: 40.6%), UHࢊHFWLQJ UHQHZHG
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1
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investors at the central bank and unclassified items
2
Include nominees/custodians, individuals, non-financial corporations, multilateral and bilateral institutions as well as unidentified sectors
3
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
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The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the global economy and led countries to implement
expansionary fiscal measures, particularly providing support to households, businesses and health
services. With limited fiscal space, most countries have resorted to raising additional borrowings
to cater for additional expenditure to save lives and livelihood, businesses and the economy. Thus,
assessing debt sustainability is imperative to ensure medium and long-term fiscal robustness in
weathering the impact of external economic shocks.
Debt sustainability for a country can be defined as a situation in which a sovereign is expected
to be able to continue servicing its current and future payment obligations without exceptional
financial assistance or going into default. In general, Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) framework,
developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aims to:
a) Assess the current debt situation, its maturity structure, whether it has fixed or floating rates,
whether it is indexed, and by whom it is held;
b) Identify vulnerabilities in the debt structure or the policy framework far enough in advance so
that policy corrections can be introduced before payment difficulties arise; and
c) In cases where such difficulties have emerged or are about to emerge, examine the impact of
alternative debt-stabilising policy paths.
Based on this framework, the debt burden threshold for emerging markets is benchmarked at a
debt-to-GDP ratio of 70% and gross financing needs-to-GDP ratio of 15%.
In the last decade, the two main factors contributing to debt creation are primary deficit and
real interest rate. Meanwhile, real GDP growth has led to a lower fiscal deficit and subsequently
lowered the debt ratio, indicating an inverse correlation between the debt-to-GDP ratio and
economic growth. In contrast, for 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a GDP contraction,
thus disrupting the fiscal consolidation path. Hence, as illustrated in Figure 1, macro-fiscal factors
namely primary deficit, real GDP growth and real interest rate, contributed to the surge of debt-to-
GDP ratio in 2020.
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In the baseline scenario, the gross financing needs are estimated at 13.8% to GDP in 2021 and are
expected to reduce to 7.1% by 2026. Consequently, the overall debt-to-GDP ratio1 is estimated at
around 65% in 2021 and projected to stabilise to around 64% by 2026. These projections are still
below the DSA’s debt and gross financing needs benchmark of 70% and 15% to GDP, respectively.
This scenario is based on the following macro-fiscal assumptions:
1
For the purpose of this DSA, debt coverage only refers to Federal Government debt
In addition to the baseline scenario, the DSA also simulates alternative scenarios to estimate debt
ratio and gross financing requirements on the following assumptions:
This scenario assumes the primary balance remains constant with no fiscal consolidation over the
medium term. With this assumption, the debt level is projected to reach 74.4% to GDP by 2026,
exceeding the DSA’s debt benchmark of 70%. The gross financing requirements will also increase to
13.8% to GDP in 2021 and estimated to reduce to 10.6% by 2026.
Under this scenario, it is assumed that the historical trend of the macro-fiscal variables will be
maintained over the projection years. The debt-to-GDP ratio is forecasted to slightly exceed the
DSA’s debt benchmark at 70.7% by 2026, while gross financing needs are projected to decline
to around 9% to GDP by 2026. This indicates that assuming the previous fiscal consolidation
effort is replicated, the Government may require a longer time frame to reduce its debt-to-GDP
ratio.
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shock as well as contingent liabilities shock. The outcome of the analysis highlights the Government’s
level of indebtedness in the event of any shocks, thus guiding the formulation of mitigation
measures before such shocks arise.
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GDP ratio is projected to peak at 66.7% in 2023 and gradually reduce to 65.6% by 2026. Gross
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Assuming real GDP growth slows down to 2.5% and 1.9% in 2022 and 2023, the debt level is
estimated to peak at 73.6% to GDP by 2023 and will remain elevated at 71.1% in 2026, exceeding
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gradually decline to 7.8% by 2026.
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until 2026, the debt-to-GDP ratio will exceed the DSA benchmark by 2025 at 70.2%. Moreover,
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between 9% and 11% to GDP.
Assuming the exchange rate spiked by 30% from the baseline assumption in 2022, the debt
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requirements will continue to decline from 11.8% to GDP in 2022 to 6.8% by 2026. The shock
scenario has the least impact on the debt parameter compared to other shock scenarios due to
the low composition of foreign-denominated instruments.
Assuming all the macro-fiscal shocks occur simultaneously in 2022, the debt is projected to
increase to 75.3% to GDP in 2023 and subsequently surge to 81.5% by 2026, significantly
surpassing the DSA benchmark. Gross financing needs are expected to remain high at around
12% to GDP throughout the projection period.
Assuming the Federal Government is obliged to provide an additional allocation of around 13%
to GDP in 2022 due to the materialisation of contingent liability, the debt ratio will immediately
accelerate to 82.6% to GDP with gross financing requirement also escalating to 26.9% to
GDP during the same year. The debt level remain elevated during the projection period, far
exceeding the DSA benchmark, representing the worst case of all shock scenarios.
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A heat map provides signals on the impact of external shocks to debt burden indicators under
the baseline and shock-imputed scenarios. In addition, it also summarises the outcome of DSA on
debt and gross financing requirements, as well as risk assessment on the debt profile. The risk
assessment thresholds for each indicator are as follows:
Real GDP Growth Primary Balance Real Interest Rate Real Exchange Rate Contingent Liability
Debt level
Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock
Real GDP Growth Primary Balance Real Interest Rate Real Exchange Rate Contingent Liability
Gross financing needs
Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock
If the debt level does not If the gross financing If the country’s parameter
exceed 70% to GDP under needs do not exceed 15% value is less than the lower
Low Risk
baseline or specific shock to GDP under baseline or risk-assessment benchmarks
scenarios specific shock scenarios
If the debt level exceeds If the gross financing If the country’s parameter
70% to GDP under the needs exceed 15% to GDP value is in between the
Moderate Risk
specific shock scenario but under the specific shock lower and upper risk-
not baseline scenario but not baseline assessment benchmarks
If the debt level exceeds If the gross financing If the country’s parameter
High Risk 70% to GDP under the needs exceed 15% to GDP value exceeds the upper
baseline scenario under the baseline scenario risk-assessment benchmarks
As illustrated in the heat map, primary balance and real exchange rate shocks pose low-risk
exposure to Federal Government debt and gross financing needs. However, real GDP growth and
real interest rate shocks result in moderate risk exposure to the debt level, while contingent
liability shock presents a moderate risk to debt level and gross financing needs. In terms of debt
profile vulnerabilities, it is based on lower and upper risk-assessment benchmarks for each debt
profile parameter, as demonstrated in Figure 6.
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1.2%
600 15 1 45 26% 60
Based on the assessment, the annual change in short-term debt is susceptible to high risk due
to the increased proportion of short-term debt in 2020 compared to the historical average.
Similarly, the external financing requirement also carries a high-risk exposure to Malaysia’s debt
profile. Nevertheless, the availability of ample external assets which can be utilised to meet these
obligations will mitigate this risk.
In terms of market perception, Malaysia is assessed as low risk due to its lower-than-benchmarked
average long-term bond spread over US bonds, indicating sustained investor confidence in
Malaysia’s debt instrument. In addition, its debt in foreign currency also poses a low risk given its
minimal composition of foreign-denominated debt, at about 3% to GDP. Nevertheless, the debt held
by non-residents imposes a moderate risk, albeit mitigated by the presence of a deep and liquid
domestic debt market.
Overall, the DSA simulation demonstrates increased debt vulnerabilities to the Government in the
event of any shocks, thus limiting the fiscal space and the ability to raise additional borrowing
for counter-cyclical responses. Furthermore, the higher debt level will lead to higher debt service
charges, thus restraining the Government’s capacity to allocate for other expenditures. In this
regard, the Government remains committed to fiscal consolidation in the medium term as outline
in the 12th Malaysia Plan with a deficit target of 3.5% to GDP by 2025.
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The DSA assessment has taken into account the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the macro-fiscal
parameters for 2020. The outcome of this simulation highlights the increased risk exposure of the
Government’s indebtedness in the medium term in the event of materialisation of external shocks.
Nevertheless, the Government’s immediate priority is to return the nation to its potential growth
trajectory while allowing society and businesses to adapt to new norms and invest for future
growth to provide new job opportunities. The continuous provision of fiscal support in the medium
term is projected to lead to a more gradual pace of fiscal consolidation, resulting in a moderate
decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio, as illustrated in the baseline scenario. However, the planned fiscal
reforms, anchored by the introduction of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, adoption of Medium-Term
Revenue Strategy and expenditure reviews, will accelerate the resumption of fiscal consolidation
post-crisis. These initiatives will build sufficient fiscal buffers in ensuring the country’s fiscal and
debt sustainability in the medium and long term.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2013) Staff Guidance Note for Public Debt Sustainability Analysis in
Market-Access Countries. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org/external/np/pp/eng/2013/050913.pdf
International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2017). Debt Sustainability Analysis: Introduction. Retrieved from
https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/dsa/
International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2019). Article IV Staff Report. Retrieved from https//www.imf.org/
en/Publications/CR/Issues/2019/03/08/Malaysia-2019-Article-IV-Consultation-Press Release-Staff-
Report-and-Statement.
Ministry of Finance. (2019). Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2020: Malaysia’s
Debt Sustainability Analysis (pp:122-128). Kuala Lumpur. Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2020). Finance & Development September 2020. Back to Basics:
What is Debt Sustainability?. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2020/09/
pdf/what-is-debt-sustainability-basics.pdf
International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2021). Article IV Staff Report. Retrieved from https//www.imf.org/
en/Publications/CR/Issues/2021/03/08/Malaysia-2021-Article-IV-Consultation-Press Release-Staff-
Report-and-Statement
1
Include private sector and public corporations
2
Comprise trade credits, IMF allocation of Special Drawing Rights and miscellaneous
3
End-June 2021
Note: Total may not add up due to rounding
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia
1
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
Given the sufficient liquidity, the Government’s will be contingent on the pace of economic
borrowing strategy will continue to prioritise recovery. Subsequently, the Government aims
domestic market issuance to balance the to gradually reduce its level of indebtedness
financing costs with acceptable risk exposure and strengthen debt affordability.
over the medium term. The composition
of conventional and Shariah-compliant
instruments will be distributed over a Conclusion
range of maturities to ensure a well-spread
maturity spectrum in view of market demand. The Federal Government has demonstrated
Furthermore, the accommodative monetary a credible track record in consolidating its
debt level post-crisis, aided by pragmatic
policy, availability of a deep domestic market
fiscal policy and strong execution of national
and the diversity of investor base will further
development plans. As the country relies on
support the Government’s funding needs.
expansionary measures to ensure a durable
and sustainable recovery, it is crucial for
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the
the Government to optimise the utilisation
Federal Government’s debt level due to the
of resources to bolster the economy
provision of additional assistance and stimulus
while cognisant of its medium-term fiscal
packages. Thus, the Federal Government sustainability. Thus, the gradual reopening
overall debt is projected to reach 66% to GDP, of economic sectors will facilitate the
while its statutory debt at 63.4% by the end transition towards the new norm, which will
of 2022, lower than the new debt threshold of further boost growth and ease the need for
65% to GDP as approved by the Parliament. further fiscal support. Debt management
In this regard, the Government remains policy will continue to uphold the principles
committed to adhering to the statutory debt of accountability and transparency while
limit stipulated in the respective Acts. Moving ensuring debt sustainability in the medium
forward, the degree of fiscal consolidation term.
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.1. Issuance by Maturity ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.2. BTC Ratios of MGS and MGII
% RM billion Ratio
100 25 4.0
3.5
80 41.8% 20
50.9% 49.2% 49.8% 3.0
57.0%
15 2.5
60
2.0
40 10 1.5
1.0
20 5
0.5
0 0 0.0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211
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% %
5.0 5.5
4.5
4.6
4.0
3.987
3.7
3.5
3.196
3.0
2.8 2.683
2.34
2.5
1.9 1.75
2.0
60
800
50
600
40
400 30
20
200
10
0 0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20212
1
End-August 2021
2
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia and Bloomberg
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.6. Federal Government Debt by Holder1 ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.7. Non-Resident Holdings of
Ringgit-Denominated Debt Securities
RM billion %
100 60
34.4%
31.1%
80
24.1% 50
40.4
60
27.4%
15.7% 40
40 13.0%
5.5% 30 25.3
20
2.9% 2.9%
1.9%
2.9% 0 20
26.9%
33.6%
Pension funds
Banking institutions
Insurance companies
Others
4.6%
10
EPF BANKING 0
INSTITUTIONS 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211
INSURANCE
COMPANIES KWAP
DFIs OTHERS
MGS
NON RESIDENT
DOMESTIC DEBT
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.8. Federal Government Debt by ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ 4.9. Debt Service Charges
Remaining Maturity
RM billion RM billion % revenue
500 50 20
400 40 16
300 30 12
200 29.1% 20 8
30.8% 29.7%
19.9% 22.1%
100 10 4
0 0 0
2017 2018 2019 2020 20211 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
100
80
60
40
20
0
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051
1
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
Fiscal Risk
and Liability
189 ࣔࣾ ࢥ ࣣࣾ ࢸ ࢥ ࣿ
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1
End-June
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
financing rate. However, in certain situations, Turus Pesawat Sdn. Bhd., a Minister of Finance
entities with GG facilities may also require Incorporated (MOF Inc.) company that funds
funding from the Government to assist them aircraft procurement for Malaysia Airlines,
in debt servicing, working capital assistance was classified as a committed guarantee,
or cash flow support. Hence, GGs provided to in line with its restructuring exercise, which
such entities are categorised as FRPPLWWHG involves funding from the Government for debt
JXDUDQWHHV. The entities under this category repayment.
are provided guarantees under Act 96 or
financial undertakings under Section 141 of the In this regard, the Government will
Financial Procedure Act 1957 [Act 61]. continuously monitor the impact of the
COVID-19 crisis on all GG recipients in
As at end-June 2021, committed guarantees assessing the risks of the entities requiring
saw a slight increase to RM190.4 billion (12.6% assistance from the Government. Concurrently,
to GDP) from RM185.7 billion (13.1% to GDP) in the financial performance of the companies
2020, primarily due to issuances by DanaInfra under committed guarantees is closely
and Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. in carrying monitored while ensuring implementation of
out existing transport infrastructure projects. a recovery plan to reduce the risk exposure to
With various movement restrictions enforced the Government. The entities will be removed
to contain the spread of COVID-19, there is an from the list under committed guarantees once
increased risk from GG recipients, particularly they no longer require financial assistance
those operating in the services sector. Hence, from the Government.
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ࣣ࣍ ࣍ࢸࣇࣇࢸࣔ࣎
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2020 20211 2020 20211
1
End-June
2
Subject to exchange rate valuation
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
1
Section 14(1) Act 61: No guarantee involving a financial liability shall be binding upon the Federal Government, unless it is entered into with the
written authority of the Treasury or in accordance with federal law.
Jan - Sept
2019 2020 2021
RM1.47 RM12.68 RM4.08
billion billion billion
200 16 80
150 12 60 16.7%
100 8 40 11.8%
50 4 20
0 0 0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211 < 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 15 years > 16 years
LOAN GUARANTEES
% GDP (RIGHT SCALE)
2.2% 1.9%
6.8%
8.3%
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES
INVESTMENT HOLDING RM300.4
54.2%
UTILITIES billion
FINANCIAL
26.6%
PLANTATION
2.5%
3.8%
SOCIAL
31.2%
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION RM102.8
ECONOMIC billion 62.5%
SECURITY
30.8%
1
End-June 2021
Source: Ministry of Finance and Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS), Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia
Consolidated
Public Sector
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As the custodian of member countries’ fiscal statistics, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
has published the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM 2014). Based on the accrual
accounting standard, their methodology provides internationally comparable financial data to
support fiscal analyses. This include, for example, taxes proportion to total revenue when assessing
revenue sustainability or social assistance benefits when measuring fiscal injections into the
economy during a crisis. More importantly, GFSM 2014 facilitates countries to monitor and evaluate
the impact of fiscal policies on the economy as well as crafting effective policy responses.
GFSM 2014 is harmonised with other international statistical manuals in aligning the basic
concepts, classifications, and definitions to ensure consistency between macroeconomic and fiscal
data. Compared to the previous edition, GFSM 2014 also improves on comprehensiveness of data
presentation. In view of the importance of aligning to the guideline, the Malaysian Government
is in the process of adopting GFSM 2014 through the implementation of accrual accounting to
enhance the quality of public sector financial reporting.
ࢯࢸࢰࣣࣳࢥ1. Government Finance Statistic Manual 2014 and Other Related Macroeconomic Statistical System
Note: For consistency of debt-related issues, GFSM 2014 is also supplemented with the Public Sector Debt Statistics: A Guide for Compilers and Users (PSDS
Guide) and the External Debt Statistics: Guide for Compilers and Users 2013 (2013 EDS Guide)
Government finance statistics reporting covers the public sector, comprising all units of the general
government and public corporations. This comprehensive coverage enables a government to
identify fiscal risks associated with all public sector entities. The capability of identifying the risks
may assist policymakers in managing internal and external shocks to the economy. While general
government data is important for international assessments of government financial performance,
interest in public corporations is also growing.
Public Sector
General Public
Government Corporations
Note: *Central government consists of budgetary central government (BCG) and extrabudgetary funds. In the context of Malaysia, BCG is the Federal
Government while extrabudgetary funds are Federal Statutory Bodies.
Closing balance
Opening balance sheet Transactions Other economic flows
sheet
Revenue
Expenditure
Expense
Investment
Nonfinancial Nonfinancial Nonfinancial Nonfinancial
nonfinancial
assets assets assets assets
assets
Incurrence of
Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities
liabilities
GFSM 2014 framework underlines the integrated balance sheet approach by incorporating all flows
and stock positions on an accrual basis while maintaining cash-flow data to evaluate the liquidity
of a government. The framework summarises the overall performance and financial position of the
general government or the public sector using balancing items measured within the framework,
such as the net operating balance, net lending/net borrowing, and the change in net worth. GFSM
2014 reporting also produces core statements, as shown in Figure 4.
Shows the stock positions of assets, Shows the total amount of cash
liabilities, and net worth of public sector
Statement of Statement of generated or spent through operations
Total Changes Sources and and transactions in nonfinancial assets,
unit at the beginning and end of in Net Worth Uses of Cash
accounting period financial assets and liabilities (other than
cash)
GFSM 2014 implementation in Malaysia is a collaboration mainly between the Ministry of Finance
(MOF) and Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (AG), supported by the Economic Planning
Unit, Department of Statistics of Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia. The Government has received
three series of technical assistance from the IMF, funded by the Government of Japan through
Japan International Cooperation Agency, to assist migration efforts from GFSM 1986 (cash basis) to
GFSM 2014 (accrual basis). The most recent technical assistance was held virtually in early 2021,
where efforts were focused on synchronising AG’s accrual accounting codes for Federal Government
to GFSM 2014 codes and improving data reporting for other public sector units.
Currently, the MOF submits annual fiscal data on a cash basis at budgetary central government
(BCG) level for GFSM 2014 data submission, while the progress of other public sector units for the
reporting is shown in Table 1.
࣮ࢍ࢚ࣇࢥ Status for Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 Reporting: Malaysia
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Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia and Tillmann-Zorn, H. (2021). Report on The Government Finance Statistics Technical Assistance Mission (February 1 – March
31, 2021), IMF
Currently, Malaysia reports GFSM 2014 data at the BCG level based on Federal Government cash
data. Likewise, state governments are also adopting cash accounting, while Federal Statutory
Bodies, local governments and public corporations have adopted accrual-based reporting. The
implementation of accrual accounting at the Federal Government level will expedite the progress
of GFSM 2014 reporting. Moving forward, accrual accounting-related Acts are expected to be tabled
in Parliament by the end of 2021, followed by the publication of the Federal Government’s accrual
financial statements by the AG.
Depending on the availability and readiness of resources, countries have different timelines for
implementing GFSM 2014, as shown in Table 2. In supporting the full implementation of the
framework, important aspects for consideration include converting the existing cash-based to
accrual-based accounting system, adopting the GFSM 2014 classification structure for all economic
flows, and improving the data availability of the balance sheet.
࣮ࢍ࢚ࣇࢥ ASEAN Countries’ Reporting for Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014
Note: *Submission is based on cash data since Malaysia is in the pre-transition period of implementing accrual accounting for BCG level (Federal Government)
NA: Not Available
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Overall, GFSM 2014 provides an inclusive and analytical framework towards enhancing transparency
and improving public sector financial reporting. Events such as episodes of economic and financial
crises, which have resulted in rising fiscal deficits and debt levels, highlight the importance of
comparable, reliable and timely financial statistics for early risk detection and formulation of
appropriate prevention measures. GFSM 2014 reporting is essential for fiscal analysis and plays an
important role in sound fiscal management and economic policies.
Implementation of accrual accounting benefits public sector financial reporting in terms of full
compliance with GFSM 2014. Thus, detailed information obtained from GFSM 2014 reporting allows
policymakers to effectively analyse and make decisions for sustainable policies for economic
development. Furthermore, it will support the enactment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which
aims to strengthen fiscal institutions through better governance, accountability and transparency
based on international best practices.
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Tillmann-Zorn, H. (2019). Report on The Government Finance Statistics Technical Assistance Mission
and Preceding Remote Support (March 4-8, 2019). International Monetary Fund.
Tillmann-Zorn, H. (2021). Report on The Government Finance Statistics Technical Assistance Mission
(February 1 – March 31, 2021). International Monetary Fund.
International Monetary Fund. (2021). IMF Data – Government Finance Statistics. Retrieved from
https://data.imf.org/?sk=89418059-d5c0-4330-8c41-dbc2d8f90f46&sId=1435762628665
International Federation of Accountants. (2021). Public Sector Financial Accountability Index – 2020
Financial Reporting Basis. Retrieved from https://www.ifac.org/what-we-do/global-impact-map/
accountability
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1
A specific trust fund established under Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020 to finance
economic stimulus packages and recovery plan
2
Revised estimate
3
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Source: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
1
Federal Statutory Bodies are governed by Federal ministries and are subjected to respective acts to carry out specific Government functions in
various sectors, including education, health and agriculture. Revenues comprise mainly grants from the Federal Government.
2
Articles 111 and 112 of the Federal Constitution (except Sabah and Sarawak, which are allowed to borrow, upon the approval by the Central Bank).
3
Section 41 and 42 of the Local Government Act 1976.
4
Sales tax in Sabah and Sarawak is under the jurisdiction of the respective states and is one of the main sources of revenue for the states as
stipulated in the Federal Constitution, Tenth Schedule, Part V, Additional Sources of Revenue Assigned to States of Sabah and Sarawak.
Statistik Kewangan
Awam
Public Finance
Statistics
No. Jadual
Table No.
Hasil
232,882 264,415 225,076 221,023 234,011
Revenue
% perubahan
5.7 13.5 -14.9 -1.8 5.9
% change
Perbelanjaan mengurus
230,960 263,343 224,600 219,600 233,500
Operating expenditure
% perubahan
6.1 14.0 -14.7 -2.2 6.3
% change
Baki semasa
1,922 1,072 476 1,423 511
Current balance
Perbelanjaan pembangunan kasar
56,095 54,173 51,360 62,000 75,600
Gross development expenditure
% perubahan
25.0 -3.4 -5.2 20.7 21.9
% change
Perbelanjaan langsung
54,405 52,058 49,331 60,814 73,617
Direct expenditure
% perubahan
28.7 -4.3 -5.2 22.2 22.6
% change
Pinjaman kasar
1,690 2,115 2,029 1,186 1,983
Gross lending
Tolak: Terimaan balik pinjaman
788 1,603 1,259 800 600
Less: Loan recovery
Perbelanjaan pembangunan bersih
55,307 52,570 50,101 61,200 75,000
Net development expenditure
% perubahan
28.5 -4.9 -4.7 22.2 22.5
% change
Kumpulan Wang COVID-191
– – 38,019 39,000 23,000
COVID-19 Fund1
Baki keseluruhan
-53,385 -51,498 -87,644 -98,777 -97,489
Overall balance
% KDNK
-3.7 -3.4 -6.2 -6.5 -6.0
% GDP
Baki primer2
-22,838 -18,565 -53,149 -59,777 -54,389
Primary balance2
% KDNK
-1.6 -1.2 -3.8 -3.9 -3.3
% GDP
Sumber pembiayaan
Sources of financing
Pinjaman bersih luar pesisir
-320 6,977 -331 1,601 –
Net offshore borrowings
Pinjaman bersih dalam negeri
54,427 44,755 86,921 98,800 –
Net domestic borrowings
Perubahan aset3
-722 -234 1,054 -1,624 –
Change in assets3
1
Kumpulan wang amanah khusus di bawah Akta Langkah-Langkah 1
A specific trust fund established under Temporary Measures for
Sementara bagi Pembiayaan Kerajaan (Penyakit Koronavirus 2019 Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020 to
(COVID-19)) 2020 untuk membiayai pakej rangsangan dan pelan finance economic stimulus packages and recovery plan
pemulihan ekonomi 2
Excluding debt service charges
2
Tidak termasuk bayaran khidmat hutang 3
(+) indicates drawdown of assets; (-) indicates accumulation of assets
3
(+) menunjukkan pengurangan aset; (-) menunjukkan pertambahan 4
Revised estimate
aset
5
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
4
Anggaran disemak
5
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022
Cukai langsung
130,034 (55.8) 134,723 (51.0) 112,511 (50.0) 120,048 (54.3) 127,334 (54.4)
Direct tax
% perubahan
12.1 3.6 -16.5 6.7 6.1
% change
Cukai pendapatan
122,486 (52.6) 126,507 (47.8) 104,884 (46.6) 111,811 (50.6) 118,722 (50.7)
Income taxes
Syarikat
66,474 (28.5) 63,751 (24.1) 50,065 (22.2) 60,588 (27.4) 65,499 (28.0)
Companies
Individu
32,605 (14.0) 38,680 (14.6) 38,953 (17.3) 36,400 (16.5) 37,510 (16.0)
Individual
Petroleum 20,082 (8.6) 20,783 (7.9) 12,772 (5.7) 11,500 (5.2) 12,400 (5.3)
Pegangan dan lain-lain
3,325 (1.4) 3,293 (1.2) 3,094 (1.4) 3,323 (1.5) 3,313 (1.4)
Withholding and others
Lain-lain 1
7,548 (3.2) 8,216 (3.2) 7,627 (3.4) 8,237 (3.7) 8,612 (3.7)
Others1
Cukai tidak langsung
44,026 (18.9) 45,843 (17.3) 41,887 (18.6) 41,782 (18.9) 44,040 (18.8)
Indirect tax
% perubahan
-28.6 4.1 -8.6 -0.3 5.4
% change
Duti eksport
1,725 (0.7) 1,126 (0.4) 746 (0.3) 1,406 (0.6) 1,610 (0.7)
Export duty
Petroleum 1,513 (0.6) 1,091 (0.4) 634 (0.3) 626 (0.3) 850 (0.4)
Lain-lain
212 (0.1) 35 (0.0) 112 (0.0) 780 (0.3) 760 (0.3)
Others
Duti import
2,897 (1.3) 2,733 (1.0) 2,346 (1.0) 2,330 (1.1) 2,500 (1.1)
Import duty
Duti eksais
10,779 (4.6) 10,511 (4.0) 9,855 (4.4) 9,760 (4.4) 10,200 (4.3)
Excise duties
Cukai jualan
3,971 (1.7) 15,385 (5.8) 14,767 (6.6) 14,241 (6.4) 14,560 (6.2)
Sales tax
Cukai perkhidmatan
1,473 (0.6) 12,283 (4.7) 12,006 (5.3) 12,287 (5.6) 13,000 (5.6)
Service tax
Cukai barang dan
perkhidmatan 20,236 (8.7) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)
Goods and services tax
Lain-lain
2,946 (1.3) 3,805 (1.4) 2,167 (1.0) 1,758 (0.8) 2,170 (0.9)
Others
Hasil bukan cukai 2
58,822 (25.3) 83,849 (31.7) 70,678 (31.4) 59,193 (26.8) 62,637 (26.8)
Non-tax revenue2
% perubahan
37.6 42.5 -15.7 -16.2 5.8
% change
Jumlah
232,882 (100.0) 264,415 (100.0) 225,076 (100.0) 221,023 (100.0) 234,011 (100.0)
Total
% perubahan
5.7 13.5 -14.9 -1.8 5.9
% change
1
Termasuk hasil daripada duti setem dan cukai keuntungan harta tanah 1
Include revenue from stamp duties and real property gains tax
2
Termasuk lesen, fi dan permit, bayaran perkhidmatan, sewaan, faedah 2
Include licences, fees and permits, service fees, rental, interest and return
dan pulangan pelaburan, denda dan penalti, hasil daripada Wilayah on investment, fines and penalties, revenue from the Federal Territories
Persekutuan dan terimaan bukan hasil and non-revenue receipts
3
Anggaran disemak 3
Revised estimate
4
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022 4
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Emolumen
79,989 (34.6) 80,534 (30.6) 82,996 (36.9) 84,529 (38.5) 86,510 (37.0)
Emoluments
Bayaran persaraan
25,177 (10.9) 25,894 (9.8) 27,533 (12.3) 27,581 (12.6) 28,067 (12.0)
Retirement charges
Bayaran khidmat hutang
30,547 (13.2) 32,933 (12.5) 34,495 (15.4) 39,000 (17.8) 43,100 (18.5)
Debt service charges
Dalam negeri
29,891 (12.9) 32,239 (12.2) 33,770 (15.0) 38,104 (17.4) 42,316 (18.1)
Domestic
Luar negeri
656 (0.3) 694 (0.3) 725 (0.4) 896 (0.4) 784 (0.4)
External
Pemberian dan serahan
kepada kerajaan negeri 7,605 (3.3) 7,574 (2.9) 7,669 (3.4) 7,745 (3.5) 7,927 (3.4)
Grants and transfers to state
governments
Pemberian di bawah
Perlembagaan 5,495 (2.4) 5,619 (2.1) 5,739 (2.5) 5,705 (2.6) 5,887 (2.5)
Constitutional grants
Pemberian/pindahan lain1
2,110 (0.9) 1,955 (0.7) 1,930 (0.9) 2,040 (0.9) 2,040 (0.9)
Other grants/transfers1
Perkhidmatan dan bekalan
35,283 (15.3) 31,507 (12.0) 29,323 (13.0) 23,265 (10.6) 30,367 (13.0)
Supplies and services
Subsidi dan bantuan sosial
Subsidies and social 27,516 (11.9) 23,901 (9.1) 19,769 (8.8) 16,701 (7.6) 17,352 (7.4)
assistance
Pembelian aset
447 (0.2) 770 (0.3) 631 (0.3) 415 (0.2) 533 (0.2)
Asset acquisition
Bayaran balik dan hapus
kira 883 (0.4) 893 (0.3) 654 (0.3) 511 (0.2) 375 (0.2)
Refunds and write-offs
Pemberian kepada badan
berkanun 13,763 (6.0) 13,780 (5.2) 10,291 (4.6) 13,190 (6.0) 14,066 (6.0)
Grants to statutory bodies
Lain-lain2
9,750 (4.2) 45,557 (17.3) 11,239 (5.0) 6,663 (3.0) 5,203 (2.3)
Others2
Jumlah
230,960 (100.0) 263,343 (100.0) 224,600 (100.0) 219,600 (100.0) 233,500 (100.0)
Total
% perubahan
6.1 14.0 -14.7 -2.2 6.3
% change
1
Termasuk pemberian/pindahan selain pemberian yang ditetapkan di 1
Include grants/transfers other than those listed in the Federal Constitution
bawah Perlembagaan Persekutuan 2
Include grants to Statutory Funds, public corporations, international
2
Termasuk pemberian kepada Kumpulan Wang Terkanun, syarikat organisations, insurance claims and gratuities as well as others
awam, pertubuhan antarabangsa, tuntutan insurans dan 3
Revised estimate
pampasan serta lain-lain
4
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
3
Anggaran disemak
4
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022
Ekonomi
14,064 15,605 16,737 17,992 18,799
Economic
Pertanian
4,618 3,457 2,506 3,020 3,184
Agriculture
Tenaga dan kemudahan awam
297 243 642 263 440
Energy and public utilities
Perdagangan dan perindustrian
2,703 2,936 1,891 3,633 3,956
Trade and industry
Pengangkutan
3,448 5,638 5,914 6,316 6,529
Transport
Perhubungan
96 87 11 89 88
Communications
Alam sekitar
70 135 131 121 125
Environment
Lain-lain
2,832 3,109 5,642 4,550 4,477
Others
Sosial
90,968 93,494 94,740 87,548 95,967
Social
Pendidikan dan latihan
56,233 56,546 56,508 56,331 59,361
Education and training
Kesihatan
26,435 27,873 27,133 23,113 28,319
Health
Perumahan
13 10 14 0.4 0.4
Housing
Lain-lain
8,287 9,065 11,085 8,104 8,287
Others
Keselamatan
27,229 23,429 24,790 24,197 25,158
Security
Pertahanan
16,283 10,633 11,032 10,715 11,098
Defence
Keselamatan dalam negeri
10,946 12,796 13,758 13,482 14,060
Internal security
Pentadbiran am1
17,597 16,901 13,675 12,827 12,319
General administration1
Lain-lain2
81,102 113,914 74,658 77,036 81,257
Others2
Jumlah
230,960 263,343 224,600 219,600 233,500
Total
% perubahan
6.1 14.0 -14.7 -2.2 6.3
% change
1
Termasuk perkhidmatan am, bayaran balik dan bayaran ganti serta 1
Includes general services, refund and reimbursement, and foreign affairs
perkhidmatan luar negeri services
2
Termasuk bayaran khidmat hutang, bayaran persaraan dan bayaran 2
Include debt service charges, retirement charges and transfer payments
pindahan 3
Revised estimate
3
Anggaran disemak 4
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
4
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022
Ekonomi
36,103 (64.4) 31,300 (57.8) 28,712 (55.9) 33,767 (54.5) 40,205 (53.2)
Economic
% perubahan
49.3 -13.3 -8.3 17.6 19.1
% change
Pertanian
2,133 (3.8) 2,314 (4.3) 2,003 (3.9) 2,815 (4.5) 2,860 (3.8)
Agriculture
Tenaga dan kemudahan awam1
2,254 (4.0) 2,760 (5.1) 2,315 (4.5) 2,976 (4.8) 3,167 (4.2)
Energy and public utilities1
Perdagangan dan
perindustrian 2,512 (4.5) 3,054 (5.6) 2,576 (5.0) 2,365 (3.8) 2,087 (2.8)
Trade and industry
Pengangkutan
17,004 (30.3) 13,750 (25.4) 12,779 (24.9) 13,014 (21.0) 15,509 (20.5)
Transport
Perhubungan
68 (0.1) 71 (0.1) 75 (0.1) 182 (0.3) 975 (1.3)
Communications
Alam sekitar
1,665 (3.0) 1,723 (3.2) 1,324 (2.6) 1,537 (2.5) 2,059 (2.7)
Environment
Lain-lain
10,467 (18.7) 7,628 (14.1) 7,640 (14.9) 10,878 (17.6) 13,548 (17.9)
Others
Sosial
12,873 (22.9) 14,484 (26.7) 13,827 (27.0) 17,347 (28.0) 22,671 (30.0)
Social
% perubahan
3.6 12.5 -4.5 25.5 30.7
% change
Pendidikan dan latihan
6,505 (11.6) 7,629 (14.1) 6,737 (13.1) 8,118 (13.1) 11,955 (15.8)
Education and training
Kesihatan
1,773 (3.2) 1,827 (3.4) 3,983 (7.8) 4,397 (7.1) 4,457 (5.9)
Health
Perumahan
1,285 (2.3) 2,126 (3.9) 1,015 (2.0) 1,582 (2.6) 1,771 (2.3)
Housing
Lain-lain
3,310 (5.8) 2,902 (5.3) 2,092 (4.1) 3,250 (5.2) 4,488 (6.0)
Others
Keselamatan
4,929 (8.8) 5,614 (10.4) 5,785 (11.2) 7,317 (11.8) 8,970 (11.9)
Security
% perubahan
-7.6 13.9 3.0 26.5 22.6
% change
Pertahanan
3,262 (5.8) 2,931 (5.4) 3,197 (6.2) 4,478 (7.2) 5,415 (7.2)
Defence
Keselamatan dalam negeri
1,667 (3.0) 2,683 (5.0) 2,588 (5.0) 2,839 (4.6) 3,555 (4.7)
Internal security
Pentadbiran am2
2,190 (3.9) 2,775 (5.1) 3,036 (5.9) 3,569 (5.7) 3,754 (4.9)
General administration2
% perubahan
-25.5 26.7 9.4 17.6 5.2
% change
Jumlah
56,095 (100.0) 54,173 (100.0) 51,360 (100.0) 62,000 (100.0) 75,600 (100.0)
Total
% perubahan
25.0 -3.4 -5.2 20.7 21.9
% change
1
Sebahagian besarnya bekalan elektrik dan air 1
Mainly electricity and water supply
2
Termasuk perkhidmatan am, penyenggaraan dan pengubahsuaian 2
Includes general services, maintenance and renovations
3
Anggaran disemak 3
Revised estimate
4
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022 4
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Institusi perbankan
100,760 125,432 138,829 161,357 170,422
Banking institutions
Institusi kewangan pembangunan
17,638 17,869 17,459 15,250 16,357
Development financial institutions
Pemilik asing
18,496 15,893 21,095 24,816 30,786
Foreign holders
Lain-lain1
15,158 16,427 20,061 28,860 28,297
Others1
Sekuriti Kerajaan Malaysia
364,672 380,345 394,133 436,418 475,418
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Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja
90,969 99,791 100,876 90,493 102,545
Employees Provident Fund
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan)
10,729 14,559 14,742 14,597 18,105
Retirement Fund (Incorporated)
Syarikat insurans
21,544 24,153 23,002 25,970 28,283
Insurance companies
Institusi perbankan
55,995 75,074 68,926 86,663 99,708
Banking institutions
Institusi kewangan pembangunan
796 1,256 530 780 720
Development financial institutions
Pemilik asing
164,399 146,152 163,888 177,329 192,135
Foreign holders
Lain-lain2
15,624 12,645 19,489 26,179 22,507
Others2
Sukuk Perumahan Kerajaan
28,400 28,400 26,800 24,100 24,100
Government Housing Sukuk
Institusi perbankan
1,566 1,599 1,582 1,534 1,749
Banking institutions
Pemilik asing
10,883 11,111 18,603 18,453 23,514
Foreign holders
Lain-lain4
936 956 945 917 1,182
Others4
Pinjaman projek
5,685 5,597 5,418 5,221 4,901
Project loans
Pemilik asing
Foreign holders 5,685 5,597 5,418 5,221 4,901
Jumlah
686,837 741,049 792,998 879,560 958,388
Total
1
Termasuk institusi kewangan bukan bank; badan berkanun; syarikat 1
Include non-bank financial institutions; statutory bodies; nominees
penamaan dan amanah; syarikat kerjasama dan butiran and trustee companies; co-operatives and unclassified items
yang tidak dapat diklasifikasikan 2
Include securities placed by institutional investors at the central bank
2
Termasuk sekuriti yang disimpan oleh pelabur institusi dalam bank pusat 3
Holders were identified at time of issuance
3
Pegangan dikenal pasti semasa terbitan 4
Include non-bank financial institutions; individuals; non-financial
4
Termasuk institusi kewangan bukan bank; orang perseorangan; syarikat corporations and unidentified sectors
bukan kewangan dan sektor yang tidak dapat dikenal pasti 5
Include Sukuk Prihatin
5
Termasuk Sukuk Prihatin 6
End-June 2021
6
Akhir Jun 2021
Jumlah
187,234 238,191 266,468 275,379 294,675
Total
% KDNK
15.0 17.4 18.4 18.2 20.8
% of GDP
1
Jaminan yang diluluskan di bawah Akta Jaminan Pinjaman (Pertubuhan 1
Guarantees approved under the Loans Guarantee (Bodies Corporate)
Perbadanan) 1965 Act 1965
Nota: Angka tidak semestinya terjumlah disebabkan pembundaran Note: Total may not add up due to rounding
Hasil
240,976 252,671 248,349 254,334 257,268
Revenue
Perbelanjaan mengurus
265,987 298,243 263,556 258,830 271,947
Operating expenditure
Baki semasa
-25,011 -45,572 -15,207 -4,496 -14,679
Current balance
Perbelanjaan pembangunan
144,494 134,454 117,460 140,095 155,478
Development expenditure
Kerajaan am
63,672 57,936 55,621 66,158 80,766
General government
Baki keseluruhan
-41,331 -51,708 -99,495 -117,370 -105,188
Overall balance
% KDNK
-2.9 -3.4 -7.0 -7.7 -6.4
% GDP
1
Kumpulan wang amanah khusus di bawah Akta Langkah-Langkah 1
A specific trust fund established under Temporary Measures for Government
Sementara bagi Pembiayaan Kerajaan (Penyakit Koronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)) Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)) Act 2020 to finance economic
2020 untuk membiayai pakej rangsangan dan pelan pemulihan ekonomi stimulus packages and recovery plan
2
Anggaran disemak 2
Revised estimate
3
Anggaran belanjawan tidak termasuk langkah Bajet 2022 3
Budget estimate, excluding 2022 Budget measures
Hasil1
21,767 30,260 33,692 34,414 35,435
Revenue1
% perubahan
9.4 39.0 11.3 2.1 3.0
% change
Janaan negeri
16,994 23,560 26,304 27,026 28,723
State-generated
Pemberian Persekutuan
4,724 6,649 7,329 7,332 6,660
Federal grants
Bayaran balik Persekutuan
49 51 59 56 52
Federal reimbursements
Perbelanjaan mengurus2
12,303 11,870 12,373 14,003 15,221
Operating expenditure2
% perubahan
19.8 -3.5 4.2 13.2 8.7
% change
Baki semasa
9,463 18,390 21,319 20,411 20,214
Current balance
Perbelanjaan pembangunan
9,456 13,098 11,051 9,782 11,996
Development expenditure
% perubahan
6.5 38.5 -15.6 -11.5 22.6
% change
Kumpulan Wang Pembangunan
9,344 13,070 11,014 9,774 11,832
Development Fund
Kumpulan Wang Bekalan Air
113 28 37 8 164
Water Supply Fund
Tolak: Terimaan balik pinjaman
280 292 752 666 476
Less: Loan recovery
Perbelanjaan pembangunan bersih
9,177 12,806 10,299 9,116 11,520
Net development expenditure
Baki keseluruhan
286 5,584 11,020 11,295 8,694
Overall balance
Sumber pembiayaan
Sources of financing
Pinjaman bersih Persekutuan
6,779 6,572 6,971 6,717 6,764
Net Federal loans
Perubahan aset3
-7,065 -12,156 -17,991 -18,012 -15,458
Change in assets3
1
Hasil meliputi pemberian pembangunan dan bayaran balik daripada 1
Revenue includes development grants and reimbursements from the
Kerajaan Persekutuan yang sebelum ini diletakkan di bawah sumber Federal Government, which was previously treated as a source of financing,
pembiayaan, selaras dengan System of National Accounts (SNA) serta consistent with the System of National Accounts (SNA) as well as conventions
prinsip perangkaan kewangan awam in public finance statistics
2
Tidak termasuk caruman kepada Kumpulan Wang Pembangunan dan 2
Excludes contribution to Development Fund and Water Supply Fund but
Kumpulan Wang Bekalan Air tetapi termasuk perbelanjaan berulang includes recurrent expenditure from Water Supply Fund
dalam Kumpulan Wang Bekalan Air 3
Positive indicates drawdown of assets; negative indicates accumulation of
3
Positif menunjukkan pengurangan aset; negatif menunjukkan assets
pertambahan aset 4
Estimate
4
Anggaran
Hasil
10,845 11,716 12,211 12,433 10,933
Revenue
% perubahan
6.2 8.0 4.2 1.8 -12.1
% change
Janaan Kerajaan Tempatan
9,802 10,537 10,531 10,872 9,974
Local Government-generated
Pemberian Persekutuan dan negeri
1,043 1,179 1,680 1,561 959
Federal and state grants
Perbelanjaan mengurus
7,989 8,513 9,450 8,677 8,946
Operating expenditure
% perubahan
1.5 6.6 11.0 -8.2 3.1
% change
Baki semasa
2,856 3,203 2,761 3,756 1,987
Current balance
Perbelanjaan pembangunan bersih
2,215 2,141 2,550 1,855 1,250
Net development expenditure
% perubahan
11.0 -3.3 19.1 -27.3 -32.6
% change
Baki keseluruhan
641 1,062 211 1,901 737
Overall balance
Sumber pembiayaan
Sources of financing
Pinjaman bersih Persekutuan
-8 -2 -3 -3 0
Net Federal loans
Pinjaman bersih negeri
60 4 -12 -10 -15
Net state loans
Perubahan aset1
-693 -1,064 -196 -1,888 -722
Change in assets1
1
(+) menunjukkan pengurangan aset; (-) menunjukkan pertambahan aset 1
(+) indicates drawdown of assets; (-) indicates accumulation of assets
2
Anggaran 2
Estimate
Hasil
47,660 46,989 49,073 47,029 45,274
Revenue
% perubahan
13.4 -1.4 4.4 -4.2 -3.7
% change
Perbelanjaan mengurus
37,727 37,094 35,623 36,013 37,442
Operating expenditure
% perubahan
9.0 -1.7 -4.0 1.1 4.0
% change
Baki semasa
9,933 9,895 13,450 11,016 7,832
Current balance
Perbelanjaan pembangunan
3,725 2,596 2,472 1,891 2,666
Development expenditure
% perubahan
18.4 -30.3 -4.8 -23.5 41.0
% change
Baki keseluruhan
6,208 7,299 10,978 9,125 5,166
Overall balance
Sumber pembiayaan
Sources of financing
Perubahan aset3
-15,184 -15,675 -20,734 -23,912 -12,294
Change in assets3
1
Badan berkanun merujuk kepada badan korporat yang ditubuhkan 1
Statutory bodies refer to any corporate body that is established under
di bawah peruntukan undang-undang Persekutuan. Data meliputi 88 Federal law. The data covers 88 statutory bodies
badan berkanun 2
Refers to both operating and development grants
2
Merujuk kepada pemberian mengurus dan pembangunan 3
(+) indicates drawdown of assets; (-) indicates accumulation of assets
3
(+) menunjukkan pengurangan aset; (-) menunjukkan pertambahan 4
Estimate
aset
4
Anggaran
Hasil
329,145 395,182 385,070 297,146 310,154
Revenue
Perbelanjaan semasa
262,763 317,366 329,859 269,172 269,627
Current expenditure
Baki semasa
66,382 77,816 55,211 27,974 40,527
Current balance
Perbelanjaan modal
82,580 80,822 76,518 61,839 73,937
Capital expenditure
Baki keseluruhan
-16,198 -3,006 -21,307 -33,865 -33,410
Overall balance
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Mulai tahun 2021, merujuk kepada 26 syarikat awam bukan kewangan 1
From 2021, refering to 26 major non-financial public corporations (NFPCs)
(SABK) utama meliputi Axiata Group Bhd., Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd., comprising Axiata Group Bhd., Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd., Boustead
Boustead Holdings Bhd., Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd., IJN Holdings Bhd., Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd., IJN Holdings Sdn. Bhd.,
Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd., Keretapi Tanah Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd., Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd., Kulim
Melayu Bhd., Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd., Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd., (Malaysia) Bhd., Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd., Malaysian Aviation Group
Malaysian Aviation Group Bhd., Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Bhd., Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Mass Rapid Transit
Sdn. Bhd., Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd., MIMOS Bhd., Corporation Sdn. Bhd., MIMOS Bhd., Penerbangan Malaysia Bhd., Petroliam
Penerbangan Malaysia Bhd., Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (PETRONAS), Nasional Bhd. (PETRONAS), Prasarana Malaysia Bhd., Rakyat Berjaya Sdn.
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd., Rakyat Berjaya Sdn. Bhd., Sabah Energy Bhd., Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd., Syarikat
Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd., Syarikat Perumahan Perumahan Negara Bhd., Syarikat Sesco Bhd., Telekom Malaysia Bhd.,
Negara Bhd., Syarikat Sesco Bhd., Telekom Malaysia Bhd., Tenaga Tenaga Nasional Bhd., TH Plantation Bhd., UDA Holdings Bhd. dan UEM
Nasional Bhd., TH Plantation Bhd., UDA Holdings Bhd. dan UEM Group Group Bhd.
Bhd. 2
Estimate
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Anggaran Note: The NFPCs are public sector agencies undertaking the sale of
Nota: SABK merupakan agensi sektor awam yang menjual barang dan industrial and commercial goods and services. They include Government-
perkhidmatan industri dan komersial. SABK termasuk syarikat yang owned and/or Government-controlled companies. Major NFPCs refers to
dimiliki dan/atau dikuasai oleh Kerajaan. SABK utama merujuk kepada ownership more than 50% of total equity, minimum annual sales of at least
pemilikan melebihi 50% jumlah ekuiti, hasil jualan tahunan minimum RM100 million and/or of significant impact to the economy
RM100 juta dan/atau mempunyai impak yang besar kepada ekonomi
2. The Federal Government revenue for 2022 is estimated at RM234 billion. Detailed actual
collection for 2020 as well as revised estimates for 2021 and revenue estimates for 2022 are in
section Summary and Details of Federal Government Revenue Estimates.
Classification of Revenue
3. The Federal Government revenue is classified into four main categories, namely Tax Revenue,
Non-Tax Revenue, Non-Revenue Receipts and Revenue from Federal Territories.
4. Tax Revenue is classified into Direct Tax Revenue and Indirect Tax Revenue. Direct Tax
Revenue are as follows:
a. Income tax (individual1, companies, petroleum, withholding, cooperative, and others); and
b. Other direct tax (stamp duty, real property gains tax (RPGT), Labuan business activity tax,
and others).
a. Export duty;
b. Import duty;
c. Excise duties;
f. Others.
a. licences and permits including all charges imposed on the granting of rights to
individuals, corporations, businesses and other enterprises, among others are in the form
of petroleum royalty and motor vehicle licences for purpose of control or regulation;
b. service fees which include receipts from services rendered by the Federal Government to
the public;
c. proceeds from sales of goods including receipts from the sales of Government’s physical
assets such as land, building and office equipment as well as the sale of miscellaneous
goods;
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Consists of salary and non-salary
e. interest and return on investment which include proceed from divestment, dividends
from shares, interest income and profit payment on financing granted by the Federal
Government;
h. oil and gas exploration income from Malaysia – Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA).
a. refund of expenditures which include payments from previous years, refund of salaries
arising from resignations, refund of training expenses, refund of trust funds and
unclaimed monies; and
8. Revenue from Federal Territories consists of tax and non-tax revenue including receipts
from licences and permits, land premiums and quit rent, sales of assets, rentals, service fees and
entertainment duties.
Treasury
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
29 October 2021
Sewaan -(Samb.)
Rental -(Cont.)
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