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Budget 2027

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

Govt Retains SST, GST Not An Option Amid High Cost Of Living - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue to implement the Sales and Service Tax (SST), as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.

Bersatu Signs CSA With MADANI Government To Support 2027 Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29  (Bernama) --  Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) today signed a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) with the MADANI Government, committing to support the passage of the Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027).

Budget 2027 Focuses On Easing Living Costs, Improving Public Well-Being - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Efforts to ease the cost-of-living burden and improve public well-being remain a government priority under Budget 2027, with a focus on raising incomes, strengthening social assistance and providing better-quality essential services.

Govt Confident 2026 GDP Growth Will Exceed 5 Pct, Strong Economy To Benefit The People - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 5.0 per cent under the MADANI Government, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2027: RM1 Bln Electronic Medical Records Investment To Boost Health IT Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The RM1 billion signalled in Budget 2027 for investment in nationwide electronic medical records will create longer-term opportunities for health information technology (IT), interoperability and digital infrastructure, while supporting continued efforts to expand health records. 

Brent Crude Oil Prices Expected To Average US$80-US$95 Per Barrel In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.

Sabah, Sarawak Rural Road Allocation Never Cancelled, Says Mustapha

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Allegations regarding the cancellation or reduction of allocations for the rural road projects (JALB) in Sabah and Sarawak by the MADANI Government need to be examined based on accurate facts and information, said the Sabah PKR Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

MOH Plans Cottage Hospital Concept To Improve Healthcare Access In Remote Areas

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to introduce the cottage hospital concept by upgrading selected health clinics in rural areas to expand access to healthcare services for local communities.

PM Anwar Slams Those Quick To Judge, Says Budget 2027 Promotes Islam

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Budget 2027 was formulated to continue promoting Islam, including through specific measures to strengthen pondok religious schools nationwide.

1,600 Lembah Pantai Families Get RM150 Deepavali Vouchers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- About 1,600 families in the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency here will receive RM150 vouchers in conjunction with Deepavali to help ease their cost of living and cover preparations for the festival. 

KPWKM Supports Proposal For Shared Maternity Leave

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will look into a proposal to allow maternity leave entitlements to be shared between spouses.