Kuala Lumpur's trusted voice for news, politics and business.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presents his 2027 budget on Friday as his administration grapples with falling approval ratings, currency depreciation, and investor concerns over commodity export centralisation plans.
Malaysia's Works Ministry is pursuing the largest development allocation in Budget 2027, aiming to expand infrastructure projects and highway maintenance across the nation. The ministry is preparing comprehensive proposals ahead of discussions with the Finance Ministry.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to increase the defence allocation in Budget 2027 as part of efforts to modernise the Malaysian Armed Forces, upgrade military assets, and improve personnel welfare and living conditions.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives is conducting nationwide stakeholder consultations to gather proposals for the 2027 Budget, focusing on boosting MSME and cooperative sector competitiveness.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry has projected RM58 billion in development spending for 2027, maintaining a 70% allocation for basic infrastructure. The proposal awaits Finance Ministry approval before October's budget presentation.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1pc9tg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1pc9tp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3ECase%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Malaysian Association of Themeparks and Family Attractions has appealed to the government to repeal the 73-year-old Entertainment Duty Act, arguing the colonial-era tax makes family outings unaffordable and undermines child development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Budget 2027 formulation will commence next month, with tabling scheduled for early October. The budget will prioritise translating economic growth into genuine improvements in living standards.
Melaka authorities expect Parliament to approve funding for a new Type 3 health clinic in Bukit Rambai when the 2027 Budget is tabled in October, with enhanced medical facilities including dental, radiology, and physiotherapy services.