5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is expected to narrow to RM76 billion, or 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in 2027 from an estimated 3.5 per cent in 2026, keeping the government on track towards its medium-term target of 3.0 per cent by 2028
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Work-based learning (WBL) should be one of the key focus areas of Budget 2027 to support the country’s efforts to provide 1,188,479 new enrolment opportunities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) between 2027 and 2031.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is likely to focus on a potentially higher allocation for gross development expenditure (DE) in the transportation subsector, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Immediate assistance for young people struggling with the cost of living must be accompanied by opportunities to improve their lives, including decent jobs, adequate income, and accessible basic services.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027) will be tabled for the second reading in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday at 3.30 pm.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget, which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday, has been brought forward to 3:30 pm.
6d ago
By Yeoh Cheng Guan
Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has urged the government to expand the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme to qualified community pharmacies nationwide under Budget 2027 to improve access to essential medicines and health products.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Ministry has submitted key wish list items for the upcoming Budget 2027, including proposals for drone-operated cloud seeding and comprehensive mapping of rare earth deposits.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology in public service delivery while positioning Malaysia’s ageing population as an economic asset, said the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers’ Alumni Association (Alumni PTD).
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to prioritise homeownership and affordable housing, with the government likely to focus on existing housing policies rather than introducing major reforms, according to Apex Securities.
7d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to continue targeted measures covering funding, incentives, ecosystem development and talent to support the technology sector, said Apex Securities Bhd.