Summary
- Anwar called for greater discipline in government spending.
- Subsidy costs have reached about RM40 billion.
- He wants higher spending tied to measurable outcomes.
- Cost-of-living support will remain a focus in Budget 2027.
PUTRAJAYA, September 9 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned ministries against relying on higher allocations to solve every problem as Malaysia manages a subsidy bill of about RM40 billion.
Anwar said government spending must deliver measurable results and questioned how long allocations could continue increasing. Despite fiscal pressures, he acknowledged that Malaysians continue.
To face cost-of-living challenges and said further measures were needed. The government recently restored the Budi Madani RON95 monthly entitlement from 200 to 300 litres.
Benefiting more than 16 million users. Anwar said balancing targeted assistance with fiscal sustainability would be an important consideration in preparing Budget 2027.
