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UPDATED 3.15PM Pemandu said it had identified investments worth RM1.4 trillion. Economists however warn that plans will be hard to realise without a new policy framework.

However, a significant portion of analysts believe that interest rates may remain unchanged as a global slowdown is expected.

10MP Expect a widening tax base and slashing of subsidies.

Thousands of Malaysian boys will begin the journey into adulthood at mass circumcision ceremonies that start this month.

Malaysia pledged today to cut its budget deficit next year after years of poor fiscal control and a surge in spending in 2009 pushed it to its highest level in 22 years.