Budget 2027 should consider Kuala Lumpurs higher living costs, with calls for more flexible aid eligibility, better public transport and skills support.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 Malaysian youths today have three main concerns, including whether their existing jobs would...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hinted that Budget 2027 could include measures...

The prime minister says poor students who cannot afford to keep up with rising costs are forced to go into debt.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 Creative industry players are calling on the government to maintain and enhance existing fun...

MUKAH, Oct 3 Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg hinted that the Sarawak Budget 2027, to be tabled at the...

SEREMBAN, Oct 3 Strengthening critical infrastructure, boosting water security and enhancing disaster preparedne...

J Arul Kumar says the budget must first be endorsed by the state executive council before going to the state assembly.

SME Association of Malaysia says the 2027 federal budget should not simply announce large grant allocations.

PUTRAJAYA - University students and higher education institutions will be among the key priorities in Budget 2027, which is currently being finalised, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.He said Budget 2027 would cover various sectors and segments of society, including farmers, fishermen and the Orang Asli, as well as technology and artificial intelligence (AI)."God willing, university students and universities will certainly also be included in (the Budget)

University students and higher education institutions will be among the key priorities in Budget 2027, which is currently being finalised, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Research for Social Advancement says industrial policy should focus on existing secondary towns like Muar and Ipoh rather than creating new growth centres.

KUANTAN, Oct 1 The Malaysia Children Daycare Association has proposed that the government increase individual in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 The government will study the cost pressures in procurement and operations faced by small en...

The government will study the cost pressures in procurement and operations faced by small enterprises following the global supply crisis when formulating Budget 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Youth groups urge Budget 2027 to tackle job mismatch, rising living costs, affordable housing and AI-driven skills gaps to boost economic mobility

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is pushing for up to RM10,000 in personal income tax rebates for xEV buyers - but the more telling detail is what it reveals: that Malaysia's EV push has so far leaned almost entirely on manufacturers, leaving consumers with little direct financial reason to switch.

IPOH, Sept 28 Perak is hoping for at least RM1.4 billion in the upcoming Federal Budget to fund key water supply...

Digital Ministry hopes Budget 2027 will make AI tools more affordable and accessible, helping Malaysian businesses and MSMEs boost productivity

KLUANG, Sept 28 Any decision on a possible increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 should be left to Prime Minis...

It calls for GLCs and GLICs to lead the way in paying better wages before the private sector is pushed to do the same.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 The government will announce more decisive measures to ensure graduates secure jobs that matc...

The prime minister says the 2027 budget will include measures to raise private sector salaries.

BATU KAWAN, Sept 26 The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (Kuskop) has channelled nearly RM1...

ALOR SETAR, Sept 26 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is allowing small entrepreneurs in every village to...

Manufacturers identify input expenses relief, lower corporate tax, particularly for SMEs and mid-tier companies, as their Budget 2027 priorities amid rising production costs

Noor Amelia Zainabila Zaiffri says many young Malaysians do not view vouchers and other incentives as tangible assistance in the same way as cash.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 Supporting vulnerable groups will be among the Selangor governments main priorities...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts t...

GEORGE TOWN Income and wage growth should receive greater emphasis in Budget 2027 to ensure the country's economic progress leads to better living standards, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.Speaking at a press conference after attending the KL20 Penang 2026 event at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) here, he said people's incomes and wages should now be made a priority.It is hoped that through this Budget, we will be able to demonstrate our commitment to reviewing and further improving the wages of Malaysian workers, he said.Akmal said efforts to raise people's incomes must go hand in hand with companies creating more high-skilled jobs and offering better wages.He was responding to a question on the Economy Ministry's wishlist for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled on Oct 9.He said strengthening the country's economic structure, including expanding high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries, was among the ministry's key priorities.Akmal said Malaysian companies should not remain focused solely on manufacturing but should also move into higher-value positions within the existing supply chain and economic ecosystem.He added that positive developments in several industries and overall economic growth, despite continued global geopolitical uncertainty, had given the Government room to place greater emphasis on people's incomes.He said investments and funds channelled towards development, including the National Automation, Testing and Equipment (ATE) Campus in Batu Kawan, should also be viewed as part of efforts to strengthen local companies.The intention is to further enhance the capabilities of our companies, which will, in turn, create better employment opportunities and more meaningful wages for our citizens, he said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has urged the government to increase...

As we look forward to Budget 2027, funding for the care economy especially for the elderly must form part of government spending plans.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 Enhancing the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) and introducing improved financing st...

Charles Santiago calls for a serious wage strategy, not 'another one-off measure or announcement'.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has proposed higher allowances f...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 Penang is seeking the federal governments support through Budget 2027 to strengthen...

KUALA LUMPUR Budget 2027 should consider targeted incentives to attract more regional institutional investors to Malaysian equities, particularly under-owned mid-cap stocks.These could include reducing withholding tax on income from Malaysian equity investments or providing tax rebates subject to a minimum investment period.Berjaya Research Sdn Bhd head of research Kenneth Leong said this was particularly important as foreign equity holdings remained close to a record low, at just 18.4 per cent in July 2026.For now, foreign institutional investors are largely concentrated in larger-cap stocks such as banks, telcos, plantations and utilities.Meanwhile, under-owned mid-cap stocks are mostly traded by local market participants, and some of these stocks have strong earnings growth potential and could eventually grow into larger-cap companies, he told Bernama.Leong said Budget 2027 should also consider measures to strengthen research coverage and investor engagement for mid- and small-cap stocks.He said targeted incentives similar to the existing Bursa Research Incentive Scheme Plus (Bursa RISE+) could be considered to encourage brokers to cover selected small- and mid-cap stocks.Consider incentives to expand research coverage, corporate access and investor relations activities aimed at under-researched mid- and small-cap companies, as better information flow could improve price discovery, liquidity and valuations, he said.Leong also called for lower trading costs to improve market liquidity.He said reducing stamp duty, clearing fees and other transaction costs could encourage greater participation and improve trading liquidity on Bursa Malaysia.For a normal stock transaction, the costs include stamp duty of 0.1 per cent of the transaction value, capped at RM1,000 per contract; clearing fees of 0.03 per cent of the transaction value, capped at RM1,000 per contract; and brokerage fees, which vary depending on the broker, he said.Leong added that while such costs were not exceptionally high in absolute terms, they could be significant for foreign institutional investors and frequent traders, particularly if the costs could be reduced.Budget 2027 will be tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 9, 2026

A quiet amendment to the Service Tax Act has left caregiving operators facing years of unexpected liability. Budget 2027 may be their last chance for relief.

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is conducting a budget tour to gather views and suggestions f...

GEORGE TOWN The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is conducting a nationwide tour to gather views and suggestions from industry players, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public as it prepares for Budget 2027.Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the tour aims to understand the needs of key sectors in each state and obtain input from those directly affected by government policies and allocations.We are visiting every state to understand the industries that are important, he told reporters after visiting Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Mashoor (Girls) here today.Amir Hamzah said Penang was among the locations selected because of its important role in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors.He said the medical devices sector was also a focus of the Penang tour, given Malaysias strong position in the industry and its wide range of medical equipment exports.This is one of the high-value economic sectors with the potential to boost domestic employment by creating better jobs here, he said.He said the tour would also cover Sabah and Perak, with the government gathering views from industry players, including those in the blue economy and automotive sectors.The government would study the views gathered through focus group sessions and meetings with stakeholders, with some proposals to be considered for inclusion in Budget 2027, he said.Other proposals would be examined and discussed with the relevant ministries and agencies.The focus on specific groups has significantly contributed to enhancing the budgets quality, given that we have looked beyond ministries and agencies to incorporate proposals from the industry, NGOs and the public.This is to ensure that our budget is comprehensive and inclusive across all sectors, he said

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 Budget 2027 should move Malaysias artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data c...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 10 The Digital Ministry has proposed incentives under Budget 2027 to make digital tools more a...

LUMUT, Sept 6 Budget 2027 is expected to place particular emphasis on efforts to address socioeconomic issues, i...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has submitted an initial framework of its Budget 2027 pr...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 5 The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has submitted 11 initiatives to the Finan...

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 5 Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek will propose including the Kasih Madani home ch...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 Education, economic opportunities, welfare and socioeconomic development were among the key...