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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has been entrusted by the government with more than RM7 billion earmarked for strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under Budget 2027.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The enhanced Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentives under Budget 2027, including the five per cent tax rate on qualifying income for eligible new companies, are expected to strengthen Johor’s appeal as a regional business hub, said Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry expects the procurement of 400 new ambulances under Budget 2027 to strengthen emergency response services, as its response rate for critical Priority 1 emergencies remained below the national target in 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government must balance fiscal constraints with the need to sustain national development and rakyat protection, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI advised first-home buyers to wait until January 2027 to sign their sales and purchase agreement if the property they intend to buy is priced between RM500,000 and RM750,000.
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is committed to ensuring that every initiative announced under Budget 2027 is implemented effectively and delivers tangible benefits to the people, industry and the country.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Senior Citizens Assistance allocation to RM1.3 billion, along with measures to reduce care costs under Budget 2027, is a crucial effort to strengthen elderly welfare as Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Protect and Save The Children Malaysia (PS the Children) has welcomed the government’s move to strengthen police capabilities to combat online child sexual exploitation under Budget 2027, while calling for dedicated and transparent funding for child protection.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s allocation of more than RM80 billion for subsidies, assistance and incentives is expected to help protect Malaysians’ purchasing power as they face rising living costs and potential inflationary pressures, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- For some individuals, keeping pets such as cats not only requires responsibility but also financial commitment.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The nearly RM69 billion allocation received by the Education Ministry under Budget 2027 aims to strengthen national education quality by upgrading school infrastructure and enhancing student and teacher welfare.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Government measures to address the gap in access to doctors, specialists and diagnostic facilities between urban hospitals and rural healthcare facilities will be among the key focuses of today’s Dewan Rakyat session.