KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) --The Budget 2027 announcement to raise government procurement thresholds for Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4 is an important step towards expanding their participation in the national economic value chain.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9(Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to strengthen the Northern Regions position as a national hub for economic growth, technology and industrial development through an emphasis on high-value investments, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence (AI) and talent development.

From affordable housing and AI training to wildlife conservation, Budget 2027 outlines measures to strengthen livelihoods and secure Malaysia's future.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2027 yesterday,...

While some experts said that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahims 2027 budget preserves fiscal discipline and the country's investor appeal, others say its lack of a wow factor may limit its impact with voters.

PM Anwar Ibrahim unveils a record RM459.8 billion Budget 2027, boosting the minimum wage to RM2,000, raising tax relief to RM12,000, and expanding cash aid to RM16 billion.

What does Budget 2027 mean for Malaysian businesses? Industry leaders offer their take on the announcements, highlighting the opportunities, challenges and priorities that matter most.

PUTRAJAYA: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents will be forced to compensate victims under proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987.

GEORGE TOWN: The 2027 Budget is expected to strengthen Malaysias northern corridor as a hub for high-value investments, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) will deploy 50 EV charging stations next year. This was revealed through the tabling of Budget 2027 earlier today

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will build a 22km covered pedestrian walkway linking major landmarks, including the National Mosque, Dataran Merdeka and Central Market, under the 2027 Budget.

A supply bill for 2027 and a supplementary budget for 2026 would be among four bills to be tabled.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will optimise the allocations under the 2027 Budget to strengthen operational readiness, enhance enforcement capabilities and address increasingly complex digital crime threats.

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PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar is confident civil servants are ready to ensure government policies, including 2027 Budget, are implemented swiftly and effectively.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government's move to offer permanent positions to more than 9,000 contract doctors under the 2027 Budget has prompted calls for similar clarity on the future of contract pharmacists, who continue to face employment uncertainty.

The support proposed in Budget 2027 gives the industry a base to build on, says general manager for Malaysia Stephane Thong

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2027 Budget, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat today, outlines several government initiatives to strengthen the country's digital infrastructure through programmes implemented by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

But the tax measures may do little to re-energise traditional Pakatan Harapan supporters in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Under Budget 2027, the Health Ministry gets RM47.7 billion, with 9,000 contract doctors to be made permanent and higher incentives for nurses and paramedics.

The ringgit closed higher at 4.0830/0875 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by the governments fiscal consolidation commitment under Budget 2027.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s future must be measured not merely by how much the government spends or the infrastructure it builds, but by the nation it leaves behind for future generations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in an impassioned closing address to Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today tabled the fifth Madani Budget in the Dewan Rakyat, reaffirming the governments commitment to ensuring national progress benefits every Malaysian through improved living standards, protected livelihoods and the opportunity to live with dignity.

BUDGET 2027 PM's 'wa'ad nasional' ensures no one is left behind.

Despite tabling a higher budget, the government expects Malaysias fiscal deficit to decline to 3.3 per cent in 2027, progressing toward the target of 3 per cent by 2028.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 A total of 1.3 million civil servants in Grade Utama B and below, including those on contrac...

BUDGET 2027 Rare words, wisdom from various languages used to emphasise duties of a responsible govt.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 Budget 2027 has drawn broadly positive reactions from Cabinet ministers, who welcomed its em...

The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives in 2027, with fuel subsidies projected to remain high at RM40 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The Home Ministry and Defence Ministry have each been allocated RM22 billion under Budget 20...

KUALA LUMPUR The 2027 Budget recognises the role of the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) in supporting local economic growth and entrepreneurship, a move welcomed by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.He said the budget prioritised the middle-income M40 group while ensuring the lower-income B40 group was not left behind, alongside providing support for the T20 group, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners.Overall, I think the 2027 Budget clearly prioritises the M40 group while ensuring that the B40 group is not left behind

Belanjawan 2027 (2027 Malaysia Madani Budget) was recently announced in parliament with several major tech features

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The government is allocating RM2.62 billion in aid to paddy farmers under Budget 2027, cover...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The government has allocated RM8 billion for Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

BUDGET 2027 MMA says Malaysia is still facing a shortage of nearly 11,000 specialists.

KUALA LUMPUR The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will continue prioritising high-impact programmes for rural communities despite receiving only a modest increase in its allocation under Budget 2027.Its minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the ministry appreciated the additional funding and understood the country's current financial position, stressing that resources should be channelled towards programmes that deliver meaningful benefits to their intended recipients.I think the important thing is to implement programmes that have a high impact on KKDW's target groups, he said at a press conference after the tabling of the 2027 Budget at the Parliament, today.Under the budget announced by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, KKDW received RM12.68 billion, an increase of 2.27 per cent or RM281.08 million, from RM12.40 billion in 2026.The allocation comprises RM4.85 billion for operating expenditure, up 5.14 per cent or RM236.98 million, and RM7.833 billion for development expenditure, an increase of 0.57 per cent or RM44.1 million.The figures indicate that operating expenditure accounts for the larger increase, while development expenditure has recorded a smaller rise.The 2027 Budget is the fifth budget under the Madani Government led by Anwar and the second formulated under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13).The government is maintaining the three pillars of the Madani Economy, which aim to raise the ceiling for economic growth, raise the floor of the people's standard of living and drive reforms in public administration and governance.Ten key focus areas have also been outlined in the budget.These include narrowing regional disparities, easing the cost of living through targeted assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and Budi Madani, strengthening social protection for gig workers and preparing for Malaysia's transition towards an ageing nation by 2030.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by the government...

Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs

The Kubang Kerian MP says the national budget was 'okay' but says the development plans for the regions are disproportionate.

The government has agreed to increase the FlySiswa subsidy allocation from RM400 to RM500, as announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2027 today

Malaysians adults who are not receiving the monthly Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) assistance will receive a total of RM200 in Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance next year

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor described the National 2027 Budget as a compreh...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims fif...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 Healthcare stakeholders had mixed responses to the national health allocations announced in...

BUDGET 2027 The move is to curb the employment of undocumented migrants.

Further, this bill also aims to regulate foreign e-commerce platforms operating in Malaysia. While tabling Budget 2027 earlier today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is taking complaints […] The post Budget 2027: Govt To Propose E-Commerce Bill To Regulate Foreign Platforms Operating In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

SHAH ALAM Police will strengthen the Malaysia Internet Crime Against Children system with advanced analytical tools to detect offenders and child sexual exploitation networks earlier.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) would also expand its Safer Internet Campaign to all schools, focusing on cyberbullying and child exploitation.He said this when tabling Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.Anwar said MCMC had blocked more than 5.7 billion scam-related calls and SMS messages as part of efforts to combat fraud.The National Scam Response Centre would also develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered application to help the public check suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links before making transactions.The application aims to help users identify potential scams before they lose money.

During today’s Budget 2027 tabling, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will roll out its affordable MediAsas medical insurance and takaful plan in January 2027, alongside measures to make private healthcare costs more transparent and manageable

Earlier this year, the government introduced a new initiative, which enabled 100,000 youths across the nation to enjoy free subscriptions to select artificial intelligence (AI) software. Now, under Budget 2027, another 100,000 subscriptions will be offered next year

This includes an increase in the FLYsiswa flight subsidies for students travelling between Peninsular and East Malaysia, the continuation of My50 pass, as well as the introduction of MyKomuter50. As should be obvious […] The post Budget 2027: FLYsiswa Subsidy Up To RM500, MyKomuter50 To Launch Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The government is set to increase the procurement allocation for Bumiputera contractors in t...

My50 unlimited travel pass for Rapid KL is here to stay for 2027, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This was revealed during the tabling of Budget 2027 earlier today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the federal government will roll out seve...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 - The federal government will allocate RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corpo...

SHAH ALAM Microfinancing will be increased to RM6.6 billion in 2027 to help small entrepreneurs expand their businesses.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this included RM150 million in financing for Indian entrepreneurs through the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (TEKUN) and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM).Under the sixth thrust, aimed at expanding economic potential, Anwar said microfinancing was one way to help small entrepreneurs increase their income through business.Anwar also said the government would provide RM200 million in Sejahtera MADANI grants for equipment and training to benefit 40,000 recipients, particularly women.I have personally seen how equipment assistance has benefited a mother in Penang who is skilled in sewing.Sometimes, people have the skills but lack the capital to buy equipment such as sewing machines or ovens, said the Prime Minister when tabling the 2027 Budget.He said Kelantan recorded the highest financing amount through AIM, while Sabah had the highest number of recipients.Next year, AIM would have RM3 billion in financing available to assist 360,000 entrepreneurs.The financing allocation for TEKUN would also be increased to RM1.3 billion, with a focus on supporting the development of Bumiputera entrepreneurs.Meanwhile, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) would provide RM1.7 billion in microfinancing, with specific allocations for youths, gig workers, hawkers and vulnerable groups.

BUDGET 2027 Borrowers earning RM2,501-RM3,000 will only be required to pay a minimum RM50 monthly.

The Malaysian government has officially announced it will be raising the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000. These changes were announced during the tabling of Budget 2027 and will go into effect in June 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The Higher Education Ministry will receive RM19.1 billion under Budget 2027

SHAH ALAM The government will increase the allocation for outsourcing patients to other hospitals to RM200 million under the 2027 Budget, as part of efforts to shorten waiting times for treatment.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the scope of cooperation would be expanded to include the use of private healthcare facilities, including operating theatres, by the public healthcare sector.To reduce the waiting time for patients to receive treatment, the allocation for outsourcing patients to other hospitals will be increased to RM200 million.The scope of cooperation will be expanded to include the use of private healthcare facilities, including operating theatres, by the public sector, he said when tabling the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat, today.Anwar said the government would also introduce more flexible sessional arrangements for retired government specialists and private specialists, with the maximum engagement period extended.The measures, he said were intended to expand available treatment capacity and help patients access care more quickly.The Prime Minister said the government has allocated RM47.7 billion to the Health Ministry for 2027, compared with RM46.5 billion this year.Separately, the government will invest RM1 billion through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to accelerate the implementation of electronic medical record systems at healthcare facilities nationwide.The government will also provide more than RM770 million to procure modern medical equipment, including upgrading haemodialysis facilities and acquiring 400 new ambulances for Health Ministry hospitals.

BUDGET 2027 Income, retirement savings, social protection measures unveiled.

GLICs to invest additional RM25 billion, followed by RM14.2 billion by federal statutory bodies and MoF Inc companies as well as RM11 billion by the private sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 A total of 300,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia are expected to h...

SHAH ALAM - Airport security screening will be tightened, including mandatory drug and alcohol tests for pilots and flight crew, as the government steps up efforts to improve aviation safety.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said 48 new body and baggage scanners had also been installed at Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kota Kinabalu international airports.The government will tighten airport security screening, including mandatory drug and alcohol tests for pilots and flight crew, he said when tabling the 2027 Budget in Parliament, today.The Prime Minister said the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency would receive an allocation of RM490 million.The measures, he said form part of the government's efforts to strengthen security screening and enforcement at the country's entry points.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The federal government today said the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) system would...

SHAH ALAM - National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers earning RM2,500 and below a month will be eligible for a repayment deferment in 2027.This benefits more than 400,000 borrowers through a series of measures announced under 2027 Budget.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said borrowers earning between RM2,500 and RM3,000 monthly would only be required to make minimum repayments of RM50.The government agrees to provide a repayment deferment for borrowers earning up to RM2,500 a month in 2027, he said when tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament, today.The Prime Minister said borrowers who had no outstanding arrears and made their repayments regularly would receive a 10 per cent discount.The government would also provide tax deductions for employers who repaid PTPTN loans on behalf of their employees.The incentive would cover repayments made from Jan 1, 2027, to Dec 31, 2028.Meanwhile, the Higher Education Ministry has been allocated RM19.1 billion, with RM800 million set aside to upgrade facilities such as lecture halls and student accommodation, as well as replace outdated equipment."The government also welcomes contributions from the public, alumni and the corporate sector to public universities," he said.Contributions would qualify for income tax deductions of up to 10 per cent of aggregate income.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that eligible Malaysians will receive RM100 in Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid on two occasions next year. This announcement comes as part of the tabling of Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today

The Budget 2027 tabling brings some good news to gig economy workers

SHAH ALAM The government will increase the air health service incentive from RM30 to RM100, following the helicopter crash involving the Flying Doctor Service in Long Lellang that claimed the lives of frontline personnel.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government was saddened by the tragedy and agreed to raise the incentive as part of its measures concerning air health services.We are saddened by the helicopter crash involving the Flying Doctor Service in Long Lellang, which claimed the lives of frontline personnel.The government has agreed to increase the air health service incentive from RM30 to RM100, he said when tabling Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat, today.The announcement was made alongside other healthcare measures under 2027 Budget, which include an increase in the Health Ministry allocation to RM47.7 billion, up from RM46.5 billion, this year.The government also plans to improve access to treatment by increasing funding for outsourcing patients to other hospitals to RM200 million, with cooperation to be expanded to include private healthcare facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 More than 9,000 contract doctors will be given permanent posting in public healthcare facili...

SHAH ALAM More than 9,000 contract doctors will be offered permanent positions in 2027 as the government moves to resolve the long-standing issue of contract medical officers.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani government had appointed more than 15,000 contract doctors to permanent positions since 2023, including 4,000 this year.I am pleased to announce that the issue of contract doctors will be resolved.Since 2023, the Madani government has appointed more than 15,000 contract doctors to permanent positions, including 4,000 this year.In 2027, more than 9,000 contract doctors will be offered permanent positions, he said when tabling Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.Anwar said doctors who successfully completed their housemanship would subsequently be offered permanent positions as medical officers.The government has increased the Health Ministry's allocation to RM47.7 billion for 2027, compared with RM46.5 billion this year.Separately, the government will increase the basic post incentive for 47,000 paramedics and nurses from RM100 to RM200 a month in recognition of their responsibilities in frontline healthcare.

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim cited Gurindam Dua Belas, a literary work by Raja Ali Haji, to emphasise the importance of justice and trustworthiness in the country's governance.Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said Malay intellectual traditions had long placed both values at the heart of administration that is accountable to the people.He said the expression in the work, written in 1847, conveyed the message that power was not measured by the stature of one's position, but by the justice experienced by the people."Just laws for the people are a sign of a ruler receiving divine favour."Credible governance is not merely about being strong, but about recognising that power must always be accompanied by trust and accountability," he said when tabling the 2027 MADANI Budget in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday.Anwar also quoted the line, "A ruler in agreement with his ministers is like a garden fenced with thorns", to illustrate the relationship between the government and the people, which should be founded on loyalty, justice and trust.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The federal government today announced an increase in allocations for the maintenance of Chi...

SHAH ALAM The Early School Assistance (BAP) will be increased from RM150 to RM200 per student under Budget 2027, benefiting 5.3 million students nationwide.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government had allocated RM1 billion for the assistance to help families prepare for the 2027 school session.This means a family with four children will receive RM800 to prepare for the 2027 school session, he said when tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament today.Anwar, who is also the Prime Minister, said the assistance would be distributed through schools so parents could meet teachers to discuss their children's academic progress and character development.Meanwhile, the government will provide a cost-of-living allowance of RM2,500 for Form Six students, benefiting 90,000 students.Anwar said the allowance, announced earlier, would be on par with the rate given to matriculation students.The government has also allocated RM870 million for the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT), which will benefit more than 800,000 students.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentiv...

The measures include tax relief for AI subscriptions, pet vaccinations and pet adoption, alongside lower tax rates for selected income brackets. Individual income tax relief will be increased from RM9,000 to RM12,000 under […] The post Budget 2027: Individual Tax Relief Increased To RM12,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 All Malaysian citizens will be automatically registered as members of the Employees Providen...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 The Malaysian government today announced an increase in the minimum wage from RM1,700 t...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began tabling the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 in the D...

SHAH ALAM - The government will raise the combined allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) to RM16 billion in 2027, up from RM15 billion, says Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.All STR recipients will also receive Sara assistance of up to RM150 per month, or up to RM1,800 annually.The assistance is expected to benefit up to nine million recipients.The Prime Minister said this when tabling the 2027 Budget themed "Menggapai di Langit, Mengakar di Bumi" (Reaching for the Skies, Rooted in the Earth).MORE TO COME