China could help Malaysia meet spending needs

Malaysia's government has submitted its budget for 2017, but depressed commodity prices will be problematic

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  • Revenue weakness
  • Oil and gas
  • Direct taxation revenues
  • Goods and services tax
  • Subsidies remain
  • Civil servants
  • The 'Bottom 40%'
  • Complex debt picture

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