2027 budget: the key highlights
The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives in 2027, with fuel subsidies projected to remain high at RM40 billion.
The 2027 federal budget estimates are the largest to date, totaling RM460 billion, representing a nearly 10% increase from the 2026 estimates. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that the cost of living is the main issue burdening the public, and the budget aims to address this concern with various cash aid programs, subsidies, and tax breaks. The budget allocates RM83 billion for development expenditure and RM377 billion for operating expenses.
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