2d ago
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.
2d ago
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.
2d ago
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.
2d ago
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.
2d ago
KUALA NERUS, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The increase in the total allocation for aid to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to RM1.5 billion under Budget 2027 is expected to alleviate their financial burden, particularly in coping with the rising cost of living.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to build a more productive and resilient economy while ensuring that progress delivers meaningful benefits to businesses and households, according to Hong Leong Bank (HLB).
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government has committed RM50 million to the National Strategic Investment Fund, joining Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Penang government in a RM150 million initiative to accelerate the growth of Malaysian semiconductor and advanced technology companies.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) will continue to strengthen its strategic investments in the defence and pharmaceutical sectors through its five-year GEMPUR30 strategic plan, in line with national priorities under Budget 2027.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) plans to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors and the domestic capital market to support Malaysia’s economic priorities, subject to its investment processes, risk-return considerations and market conditions.
2d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) received an allocation of RM6.92 billion through Budget 2027, an increase of RM50.31 million compared to RM6.87 billion previously, to strengthen the country's food security and enhance the welfare of farmers, breeders and fishermen.
2d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) will focus on the welfare of students and teachers, as well as school maintenance and the construction of new schools, utilising the allocation of nearly RM69 billion announced in the 2027 Budget.