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2027 Budget may bring good news on wages, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan today suggested that the 2027 Budget could include a salary increment.

2027 Budget may bring good news on wages, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan hinted at the possibility of including a salary increment in the upcoming 2027 Budget. However, he did not provide further details, leaving it to the Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to make the official announcement. There is some promising news to come, as Prime Minister Anwar is expected to unveil the Budget on October 9, according to CIAST's 17th Convocation Ceremony today.

Ramanan expressed optimism about the country's future, stating that the initiatives being introduced would propel Malaysia towards first-world status. He encouraged people to give the Budget a chance, as it will reveal significant improvements, which will be made known by the Prime Minister.

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