Anwar hints at special allocation for youths in 2027 budget
The prime minister says poor students who cannot afford to keep up with rising costs are forced to go into debt.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suggested that a special allocation for young people will be included in the 2027 budget, to be revealed on October 9th. As the leader of Malaysia, Anwar is the finance minister as well, and he has acknowledged the concerns and demands of the younger population. These include issues related to education expenses and the challenges faced by students from low-income families.
He stated that the government will pay attention to these matters and make a declaration during the budget presentation. Anwar emphasized that the country is not impoverished; rather, it possesses wealth, as expressed during the inauguration of the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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