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Budget 2027

Perak Seeks 2027 Budget Boost For Smart Agriculture, Food Security

IPOH, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Perak hopes the 2027 Budget, to be tabled next October, will include an allocation through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to accelerate the implementation of the Smart Agriculture Development Programme, boost food production, and strengthen national food security.

RM1 Bln Additional Micro-financing Should Come With Faster Approval, Says FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

More Support Needed For Logistics SMEs Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties -- Maritime Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should prioritise support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics ecosystem to help them navigate geopolitical uncertainties, adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, said an analyst.

KBS Launches Nationwide Youth Tour To Gather Feedback For Budget 2027

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is holding the nationwide MADANI Youth Budget Tour across six zones to gather feedback and aspirations from young people ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027 in October.

Govt Studies Proposals To Boost MSMEs Under Budget 2027 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The government is studying various proposals and initiatives to help boost business activity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said.

Budget 2027: Govt To Provide Allowance For Form Six Students - Anwar

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to allocate funds for an allowance for Form Six students under Budget 2027, which will be tabled in October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.