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Budget 2027

MATRADE Welcomes Budget 2027, RM60 Mln Allocation To Strengthen MSME Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM60 million allocation made by the government under Budget 2027 to the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) can help to build the capability of local companies to penetrate and diversify into export markets.

e-Commerce Bill Can Promote Consistent Standards Across Industry - Lazada

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The new E-Commerce Bill, to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, can offer an opportunity to strengthen consistent standards across the industry, according to Lazada Malaysia.

Opposition Proposes National Entity To Manage Rare Earth Resources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The opposition has proposed the establishment of a national entity to manage rare earth elements (REE) as a new source of national wealth in the post-petroleum era.

Government Committed To Gradually Reducing Fiscal Deficit – Treasury Sec-Gen

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to gradually reducing the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term to ensure the country's financial position remains sustainable, with a target to reduce the deficit to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027.

BPMB Entrusted With Over RM7 Bln For Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

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.

GSH Tax Incentives To Boost Johor's Appeal As Regional Business Hub – IIB

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).

400 New Ambulances To Boost Emergency Response Services

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.

Balance Fiscal Constraints With Development -- Akmal Nasrullah

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.

First-Home Buyers To Save On Stamp Duty With Threshold Raised To RM750,000 -- Juwai IQI

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.

Budget 2027: MCMC Vows Effective Implementation Of Digital Initiatives

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.

Budget 2027: Increased Financial Aid, Elderly Care Measures Vital For Ageing Nation

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.

PS The Children Urges Dedicated Funding For Child Protection

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.