Although overall balance in April and May 2018 is negative, balance in June and July shows a surplus reflecting the revenues received from BPT interim payments and BnPT.
Budget 2018 aims to build the nation, alleviate the socio-economic issues faced by the people, modernize and enhance the services provided by the government and motivate and improve the productivity of public servants. The budget also aims to facilitate rising economic growth and investment in infrastructure development projects that would be most beneficial to the economy and the nation.