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Malaysia unveils 2027 budget with increased welfare and tax relief

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Malaysia has unveiled its 2027 budget, allocating 460 billion ringgit (approximately US$112.6 billion) towards increased welfare assistance and tax relief. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented the plan, which aims to support households facing rising living costs by maintaining fuel subsidies. The budget projects slower economic growth and higher inflation for the upcoming year, while also targeting a reduction in the national deficit. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’

    Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented t…

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