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Budget 2027

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.

Budget : PWD Hopes Increased Allocation Improves Welfare, Quality Of Life

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.

Budget 2027 To Strengthen Enterprises, Productivity And Household Wellbeing - HLB

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).

Budget 2027: Selangor Commits RM50 Mln To National Semiconductor Fund

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.

Budget 2027: LTAT To Strengthen Investments In Defence, Pharmaceutical Sectors

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.

Budget 2027 Tax Measures To Support Businesses, Boost Productivity – Experts

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.

Budget 2027: KWAP To Mobilise Capital Across Private Markets, Strategic Sectors

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.

Budget 2027: KPKM Allocation Increases To RM6.92 Bln To Strengthen National Food Security

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.

Budget 2027: MOE Allocated Almost RM69 Bln, With Priority For Students, Teachers

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.