Summary
- Budget 2027 will focus on concerns raised by Malaysians.
- Cost-of-living pressures and household resilience are key priorities.
- Global energy pressures linked to West Asia remain a concern.
- Nearly 400 stakeholders contributed to the initial Budget consultation.
- Budget 2027 will be tabled on Oct 9.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 19 — Budget 2027 will prioritise household well-being and respond to Malaysians facing cost-of-living and energy pressures, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday.
Anwar said national progress must be felt by people rather than reflected only in economic figures. Nearly 400 representatives from government, business, academia and civil society.
Participated in the first Budget engagement session. Key priorities include social protection, healthcare, food security, household resilience, business productivity and economic competitiveness.
The Finance Ministry will hold further consultations and nationwide roadshows before Budget 2027 is tabled in Parliament on Oct 9.
