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The announcement is expected to focus on easing cost-of-living pressures, protecting households and strengthening economic growth. Bookmark this page for live updates.
Malaysia’s Budget 2027 will be tabled on 9 October 2026 (Friday) at 3.30pm by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
In a Facebook post, PM Anwar said the fifth MADANI Budget would continue efforts to strengthen the country’s economy while ensuring that economic growth translates into better quality of life for people.
He said growth alone was not enough if people continued to face pressure from rising living costs. The 2027 Budget will therefore focus on easing this burden, protecting the people, opening up opportunities, and ensuring the benefits of development are felt more fairly.
PM Anwar is expected to present the details of the Budget in Parliament at 3.30pm on Friday. Do bookmark this page for live updates!
Malaysia Budget 2027: What to expect
The Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Pre-Budget Statement 2027 said the fifth MADANI Budget, and second under the 13th Malaysia Plan, will balance measures to protect people from cost-of-living pressures with longer-term efforts to strengthen the economy and raise living standards.
Key areas highlighted ahead of the Budget include:
- Social justice and development
- Cost-of-living pressures
- Strengthening social protection
- Education, healthcare, and essential services
- Best value for the people
- Governance and best delivery of public services
- Workers’ welfare and decent wages
- Competitive home-grown entrepreneurs
- Investment and high-value jobs
- Energy, food, climate and cyber security
The Budget is set to be presented on 9 October (Friday), with further details on the measures affecting businesses, employers and workers to be announced during the tabling.
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Lead image / PM Anwar Ibrahim's Facebook
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