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Budget 2027

Budget 2027 To Support Growth, Reduce Fiscal Deficit To 3.3 Pct - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to sustain economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, with Malaysia’s fiscal deficit projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

HRD Corp To Use RM3 Bln Levy Fund For 3 Mln Training Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) will channel RM3 billion from its levy fund to support three million training opportunities to strengthen the nation's workforce under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027 Shows Govt’s Commitment To Boosting Sabah’s Interior Development - Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 underscores the federal government’s commitment to continuing to prioritise infrastructure and socioeconomic development in Sabah’s interior, said Pensiangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Maternity Leave Extension For Civil Servants Acknowledges Mothers' Balancing Act

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Granting mothers in the civil service up to 98 days of maternity leave per birth acknowledges the delicate balancing act they face in juggling work duties, postpartum recovery, and the demands of caring for a newborn.

Budget 2027 To Strengthen Malaysia’s Competitiveness, Growth, Address Cost Of Living - Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will continue to strengthen Malaysia’s long-term competitiveness and economic growth while prioritising the people through measures to ease the cost of living, raise wages and widen opportunities, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd.

Over Four Million Workers To Benefit From RM2,000 Minimum Wage From June 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- More than four million workers will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 per month beginning June 2027.

RM12.68 Billion To Boost Rural Development, Improve Basic Amenities - KKDW

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has been allocated RM12.68 billion under Budget 2027 to improve rural infrastructure, narrow gaps in basic amenities and raise living standards.

Budget 2027 Tax Measures To Benefit Lower- And Middle-income Earners - MIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s tax measures provide greater support to lower- and middle-income earners, according to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Works Ministry Allocation Up 1.78 Pct To RM10.88 Billion - Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Works (KKR) has been allocated RM10.882 billion under Budget 2027, an increase of 1.78 per cent from last year, to strengthen national infrastructure and improve road safety.

Abang Johari Appreciates RM16.2 Bln Allocation For Sarawak In Budget 2027

KUCHING, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his appreciation to the MADANI Government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for the increase in the federal allocation for Sarawak to RM16.2 billion under the 2027 Budget.

PUNB Welcomes Funding Increase To RM500 Mln Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) welcomes the increase in its financing fund to RM500 million under Budget 2027, up from RM350 million, to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs.

Expansion Of Special Boat Licences Opens Access To More Assistance For Fishermen - DOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The RM30 million allocation to increase the number of special boat licence holders from about 17,000 to 20,000 could improve eligible fishermen’s access to various facilities and assistance, said Department of Fisheries (DOF) director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain.