Budget 2027 Tax Relief Could Save Five Million Taxpayers Up To RM1,600 Annually — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027’s personal income tax relief measures could provide annual tax savings of up to RM1,600 for approximately five million taxpayers, supporting middle-income consumption, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Industry Leaders Applaud Budget 2027’s Bold Digital, AI Push

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital industry has welcomed Budget 2027 as a significant step forward in accelerating the nation’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, praising its comprehensive focus on the digital economy, infrastructure, rakyat and government.

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 Tax Measures To Benefit Lower- And Middle-income Earners - MIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s tax measures provide greater support to lower- and middle-income earners, according to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Budget 2027 Sets Tone For Stronger Governance, Accountability - ICDM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government’s emphasis on integrity and stewardship in Budget 2027 sets the tone for greater accountability and stronger corporate governance, according to the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).

TNB's RM15 Bln Grid Investment To Support Power Reliability, Industrial Growth -- Solarvest

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) RM15 billion investment in the national grid announced in Budget 2027 today addresses a critical priority and need for the infrastructure to support reliable power and industrial expansion, said Solarvest Holdings Bhd.

Budget 2027 Strengthens Fiscal Position, Supports Long-term Growth -- MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reflects the government's commitment to supporting economic growth while advancing fiscal consolidation, Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) said.

Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.3 Pct In 2027 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, in line with the medium-term consolidation under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.

Budget MADANI 2027: Growth That Pays Off For Malaysians

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and S.Kisho Kumari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027, totalling RM459.8 billion, aims to turn resilient economic growth into real gains for the people with better wages, smarter targeted support, stronger fiscal discipline and a bold push towards higher-value industries.

MADANI Govt Has Successfully Rebuilt Malaysia’s Fiscal Resilience -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has worked to rebuild Malaysia's fiscal resilience by bringing down the fiscal deficit from 6.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 to 3.6 per cent in 2026, with a further reduction to 3.3 per cent expected through gradual and measured fiscal consolidation.

Budget 2027 Sets Out To Balance Growth, Fiscal Discipline, Economic Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, will table Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.30 pm today, half an hour earlier than the usual 4 pm slot.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Higher Oil Prices, Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, remaining under selling pressure ahead of Budget 2027 announcement tomorrow, as a renewed surge in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia further dampened risk sentiment.