PETALING JAYA, October 18 – The Malaysian government has unveiled a historic RM421 billion allocation for the 2025 federal budget, marking the first time the budget has surpassed the RM400 billion mark. This represents a RM27.2 billion increase from the RM393.8 billion allocated in 2024, reflecting the government’s focus on expanding operational and developmental capacities.
Of the total budget, RM335 billion (79.6%) is earmarked for operational expenditure, while RM86 billion is set aside for development expenditure. The 2025 budget aims to drive economic growth and enhance national infrastructure, with key areas of spending expected to be revealed in further detail.
