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By Thivyamalini Ramalu
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Civil servants have welcomed the one-off promotion for 12,000 management and professional officers and the RM1,500 Special Financial Assistance under Budget 2027 as meaningful recognition of their contributions that will also help ease the cost of living.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Guardian Malaysia has welcomed measures in Budget 2027 aimed at improving healthcare affordability, particularly the increase in the individual tax relief limit from RM9,000 to RM12,000 for the first time since 2010.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government's decision to offer permanent positions to over 9,000 contract doctors in Budget 2027 will significantly boost the capacity, continuity and delivery of public healthcare services nationwide, according to the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The proposed establishment of a Malaysian Law Reform Commission reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s legal reform agenda, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increase in the allocation for minor works carried out through District Engineers to RM40 million under Budget 2027 will enable urgent, small-scale infrastructure repairs to be carried out more efficiently without lengthy financial application procedures.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The exemption of entertainment duty on tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories under Budget 2027 is expected to provide a fresh boost to efforts to encourage more people to watch local productions, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.2 per cent to 5.2 per cent for 2027 takes into account global uncertainties, including ongoing developments overseas, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has welcomed the RM3.1 billion allocation for Islamic affairs in Budget 2027, expressing appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The RM1.1 billion allocation announced under Budget 2027 for enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), will help combat smuggling, curb revenue leakages and protect the country's economic interests.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the procurement of 17 amphibious boats and an increase in volunteer allowances will enable the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) to strengthen its rescue operations and disaster preparedness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, reflects the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the people, including the middle-income (M40) group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- A support package worth about RM160 million under Budget 2027 is the government's clearest sign yet of its commitment to protecting the welfare and raising the net income of e-hailing and p-hailing workers nationwide.
