Budget 2027 To Boost Malaysia’s Competitiveness In High-value Industries – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RHB Keeps Malaysia’s 2027 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.9 Pct On Supportive Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained its 2027 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent, following the tabling of Budget 2027.

Malaysia Should Broaden Tax Base, Improve Subsidy Targeting To Withstand Future Shocks – IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Allocate Existing Tech Fund To Support Penang's Financial Hub Development -- Chow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) – A proposal to allocate a portion of existing technology and semiconductor funds to Malaysian technology companies via the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) — thereby supporting Penang's development as the nation's technology financial hub — was among the points raised at the policy-level debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Subsidy Targeting, Jualan Rahmah Help Shield People From External Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced targeted subsidies and made essential goods available at affordable prices through the Jualan Rahmah programme to cushion the impact of external risks on the people.

Malaysia Targets Fiscal Deficit Below 3 Pct Within Two Years – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States inflation data due tomorrow, an analyst said.

Budget 2027 Expansionary, Focuses On Economic Resilience – RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is seen as expansionary, prioritising economic resilience while ensuring continued fiscal consolidation amid elevated external uncertainty, RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Budget Sentiment, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following Budget 2027 and overnight gains on Wall Street, where a rebound in technology stocks and easing oil prices offset weak US consumer sentiment.

Budget 2027: Fiscal Consolidation Continues, People's Cost Of Living A Priority -- PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The government will continue to focus on prudent fiscal management in Budget 2027 to return benefits to the people and reduce cost-of-living pressures, especially for low-income households, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027 Advances MADANI Blueprint Vision Of Shared Prosperity - CIMB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reflects continued progress in building on Malaysia’s success in raising the ceiling while lifting the floor, fulfilling the MADANI blueprint’s vision of shared prosperity, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB IB).

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).