Malaysia’s Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng informed that Budget 2020 will take into the account trade war risks. Gain insight on how will we survive in a challenging global economy. (Reference: Bloomberg)

 

Budget 2020 Highlights

  • Budget 2020 expected on October 11, 2019.
  • 2nd budget by (new) Pakatan Harapan government.
  • Business friendly approach.
  • Strong domestic local growth.

 

“The government recognizes the downside risk that exists from a slower global growth, especially when Malaysia’s top trade partners are experiencing an economic slowdown.” ~Lim Guan Eng, Malaysian Finance Minister

 

Trade War Budget 2020 Impact

  • US-China trade war risks (and gains) taken into consideration.
  • Malaysia among key beneficiaries from trade conflict.
  • Capitalise on global supply chain changes.
  • Trade diversion expect to add 10 basis points (0.10%) to Malaysia’s growth (after factoring in negative impact).

 

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