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Budget 2027

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.

Budget 2027: RM1.7 Bln Allocation To Strengthen BSN’s Microfinance Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) said the RM1.7 billion allocation announced in Budget 2027 to address the financing needs of various target groups will provide momentum for it to reinforce its position as a leading microfinance institution in Malaysia.

Permanent Appointment Of Contract Doctors To Ease Govt Hospital Bottlenecks - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to offer permanent positions to more than 9,000 contract doctors under Budget 2027 has been described as a timely measure to address bottlenecks in the country’s public healthcare system.

Budget 2027 Housing Measures Welcomed, But Affordability, Fairness Remain Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The housing measures under Budget 2027 could help more people, particularly first-time buyers and self-employed individuals, own homes, but their effectiveness will depend on proper implementation and adequate buyer protection, stakeholders said.

Budget 2027: Strategic Investments, High-impact Projects To Strengthen State Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget strengthens the state development agenda through billions of ringgit in allocations, strategic investments and the implementation of high-impact infrastructure projects to stimulate economic growth and improve the people's well-being.