
Finance Minister II Gets Time To Study Hybrid GST-SST Tax Proposal
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been allocated time to prepare a comprehensive study on merging elements of GST and SST, with Cabinet discussion to follow.
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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been allocated time to prepare a comprehensive study on merging elements of GST and SST, with Cabinet discussion to follow.

The Malaysian government is exploring a special federal budget allocation and tax incentives to support NGOs and animal shelters managing stray animals, while easing the financial burden on pet owners nationwide.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to raising SARA assistance in the near future, responding to public concerns about the rising cost of living and acknowledging that existing relief measures remain insufficient.

Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has indicated that fiscal projections for Budget 2027 will not be adjusted at this stage, despite elevated subsidy costs driven by soaring crude oil prices in the wake of regional tensions.

Malaysia's 2026 fiscal deficit is projected at 3.6 per cent of GDP, marginally above the 3.5 per cent target, despite an extra RM25 billion allocation for fuel subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre.

Malaysia's government pledges to maintain all existing people's assistance programmes, including cash transfers and subsidies, even as petroleum product support costs balloon to nearly RM40 billion annually due to regional instability.

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.