11.   Inefficient bureaucracy, unnecessary military expenditures and widespread corruption are problems that need to be addressed from within.

12.   In the report, the IMF said Malaysia needed to curb unnecessary expenditures and reduce the number of loans taken by private and public companies.

13.   It also has economic benefits by reducing unnecessary expenditure on treatment services, thus freeing resources for other uses.

14.   The corporate sector, he added, should also strengthen their financial positions and curb unnecessary expenditure.

15.   He said his government was committed to reduce unnecessary expenditure.