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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Malay Entrepreneurs and Traders (PERDASAMA) has proposed that the government establish a coordinated access mechanism to ensure Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can benefit from the various allocations and initiatives under Budget 2027.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Putrajaya Corporation and the Federal Territories Department have been asked to review the allocation they are expected to receive under Budget 2027 to strengthen care and improve the welfare of senior citizens, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM5 billion to strengthen the country’s Internet connectivity through the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) project, alongside more than RM130 million to support the local creative industry under Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s personal tax relief measures are expected to provide additional financial breathing room for middle-income earners (M40), while targeted incentives for businesses and investors could support investment growth, according to PwC Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM8 billion allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across ministries under Budget 2027 is a highly progressive move, said Associate Professor Dr Yasir Mohd Mustafah.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s payment of Special Financial Assistance (BKK) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) MADANI next year, in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the country's independence, is an appreciation for the people's role in Malaysia's development since independence.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM400 million allocation to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) under Budget 2027 must be strategically targeted to ensure that green spaces and public amenities improve the well-being and quality of life of city residents.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM3.3 billion allocation to continue road projects in Sabah and Sarawak under Budget 2027 is a positive step, but the infrastructure needs in both states are much larger given their vastness, geography and high construction costs, according to experts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s extension of the income tax exemption and fixed stamp duty rates on ship financing is expected to ease financing constraints for Malaysian shipowners facing stringent collateral requirements and mismatches between loan tenures and ships’ useful lives.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM270 million allocation under Budget 2027 to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies and social enterprises attract private capital through equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms will lower the cost of financing and barriers to accessing capital, according to Funding Societies Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The commitment to abolish Malaysia’s contract doctor system must be followed by better remuneration, fairer placements and clearer training pathways to retain doctors in public service.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The minimum wage increase from RM1,700 to RM2,000 a month and the RM2,500 starting salary for semi-skilled workers and graduates have the potential to boost purchasing power and improve the country's wage structure, say experts.
