Explainer: Bagaimana memulihkan ekonomi negara

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00:00A government needs to spend a lot.

00:03The amount of diesel subsidies we gave last year was more than 20 billion.

00:07We have to cover the deficit.

00:09The money we pay to these companies cannot get subsidies to go back to the people.

00:15We use it to build better schools, clinics, and infrastructure that are important to the people.

00:21The government has allocated RM393.8 billion to OPEX in 2024.

00:41RM303.8 billion is a large amount.

00:46But we expect it will increase year after year.

00:49But why is OPEX Malaysia so expensive?

00:52This is because it includes various expenses, including public servants' salaries,

00:57pension, subsidies, government building subsidies, and government loan benefits.

01:05Currently, the amount of government debt is RM1.5 trillion.

01:10In fact, after the debt that needs to be paid, including OPEX,

01:15there is no more money to spend on development.

01:18That is why the government needs to find a way to increase state income.

01:23To do this, Malaysia uses various strategies to strengthen state development.

01:29One of the steps taken is to eliminate corruption and curb fiscal leaks.

01:34Another step is through interest.

01:37Recently, the government has increased the interest rate from 6% to 8%.

01:43This step is expected to add RM3 billion to state income.

01:48Not only that, other interests including low-value goods and capital gains interest rates,

01:54which are strong on January 1 this year,

01:57as well as high-value goods interest rates that will be implemented

02:01is expected to add RM1.7 billion to the budget.

02:07But this additional fund must be distributed evenly to the poor.

02:13This is where the main data base plays its role.

02:17Creating a main data base for all government agencies

02:24in making decisions based on accurate data

02:28improves the speed of government spending.

02:33It serves to ensure that every cent of subsidies spent reaches those who are entitled.

02:40This is very important, taking into account that Malaysia spends RM52 billion

02:46for subsidies that are largely enjoyed by those with high income.

02:52By using socio-economic data such as household income,

02:56the government is also able to identify those who are entitled to receive subsidies,

03:01including government initiatives such as Rahmah Cash and Rahmah Fund.

03:07In short, the procurement of additional subsidies will increase state income.

03:13Efforts to eradicate corruption, curb fiscal inflation,

03:17provide subsidies and contributions to the people in need

03:21can avoid public funds being wasted.

03:25Increasing subsidies alone is meaningless.

03:28To enjoy a better quality of life,

03:31people's income must also increase evenly.

03:35However, the reality is that there is no increase in income.

03:39Since 10 years ago, state income per capita has remained unchanged,

03:44which is $11,000 a year.

03:47Now half of the 6.45 million Malaysians

03:52who work in the formal sector earn less than RM2,600 a month.

03:59Approximately 40% of graduates work in a field that is not related to their qualifications.

04:05To help employees get out of the low-wage trap,

04:09the country needs to create high-skilled job opportunities with a decent salary.

04:15The salary of half Malaysian workers is less than RM2,250 a month.

04:23A responsible country must set a program for its employees.

04:29The government has taken several steps to restore the country's fiscal trajectory.

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