Malaysia budget 2027: Five things you need to know
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- South China Morning Postseen 13 Oct, 04:42headline rewritten
Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles corruption, but critics ask: is it too late?
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Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia13:19first to report
Despite tabling a higher budget, the government expects Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to decline to 3.3 per cent in 2027, progressing toward the target of 3 per cent by 2028.
- Channel News Asia22:54
While some experts said that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s 2027 budget preserves fiscal discipline and the country's investor appeal, others say its lack of a “wow factor” may limit its impact with voters.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post08:30edited after publishing
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Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures. But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that restoring public confidence will require more than additional funding and tighter legislative oversight. The measures, announced when Anwar presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget on Friday, include 1.1 billion ringgit...