Budget 2027: LIAM Calls For 8 Pct Service Tax Exemption, Review Of Reinsurers’ Tax Treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --  The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027 Likely To Focus On Boosting Consumption, Broad-based Growth - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2027 is likely to prioritise measures to boost private consumption and cushion the economy from external shocks amid underwhelming domestic demand in the first half of this year, said an economist. 

NADMA Hopes Budget 2027 Will Strengthen SMART With Latest Equipment

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) hopes that the budget allocation submitted through Budget 2027 will be approved to enable the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to continue being equipped with the latest equipment in line with the development of search and rescue (SAR) operation technology.

Budget 2027: Income, Wages Must Remain A Priority - Akmal

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts to strengthen the capabilities of local companies in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Budget 2027: Tourism Malaysia Seeks Higher Allocation To Reach Target Of 47 Million Tourists

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --Tourism Malaysia is requesting an increased allocation through Budget 2027 in an effort to achieve the target of 47 million tourist arrivals through the Visit Malaysia campaign that has been extended until the 2027.

Budget 2027: MITRANS Calls For A More Predictable Public Transport

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Predictability in public transport should be a key focus of Budget 2027, with greater attention given to improving existing services rather than concentrating mainly on new major projects.

MEASAT Urges Budget 2027 To Prioritise Sovereign Space Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- MEASAT Satellite Systems (MEASAT) has urged the government to prioritise investment in sovereign space technology under Budget 2027 to strengthen Malaysia’s control over the country’s critical infrastructure and data.

REHDA Seeks Enhanced Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme, Stamp Duty Relief In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Enhancing the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) and introducing improved financing structures are among the proposals made by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia for Budget 2027.

Johari Yet To Receive No-confidence Motion For Upcoming Sitting

BANGI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said he has yet to receive any motion of no confidence for the upcoming parliamentary sitting.

Budget 2027: Padi Farmers Want Better Infrastructure, More Aid To Offset Rising Costs

KOTA BHARU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kelantan padi farmers want Budget 2027 to provide more assistance to offset rising cultivation costs, particularly for machinery, as well as address water supply and irrigation infrastructure problems affecting crop yields.

Budget 2027: Higher Allowances Proposed For Disabled Workers, PPDK Staff - Nancy Shukri

SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has proposed higher allowances for disabled workers and staff at Community Rehabilitation Centres (PDK) under Budget 2027, the minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.

Ramanan Hints At Good News For TVET Graduates In Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates may have something to look forward to in Budget 2027, with Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan suggesting that a positive announcement could be in store for them next month.