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Malaysia unveils US$112.5B budget with focus on welfare and subsidies

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a US$112.5 billion budget for 2027, prioritizing increased social welfare spending and the continuation of subsidies to combat inflation and the rising cost of living. This budget comes as Anwar's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition faces public dissatisfaction following recent state election losses, with pressure mounting from coalition partner Umno for an early general election. AI

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Malaysia unveils US$112.5B budget with focus on welfare and subsidies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    Malaysia budget: Anwar to boost welfare, keep subsidies amid inflation worries

    Malaysia’s government will boost spending on social welfare while maintaining subsidies to rein in the cost of living under its 2027 Budget unveiled on Friday, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to shore up public support while under pressure to call for an early general elect…

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