Kerajaan peruntuk RM459.84 bilion bagi Belanjawan 2027

Malaysia's federal government has allocated RM459.84 billion for the 2027 budget, an increase of approximately RM40 billion compared to the RM419.2 billion allotted this year. Of this total, RM376.8 billion, or around 82%, is earmarked for expenditure management, while RM83 billion is designated for development spending. The expenditure management allocation is reported to have increased by 3.8% compared to RM338.2 billion in 2026, while the development spending only rose slightly from RM81 billion this year.

According to the Finance Ministry's 2027 Fiscal Review, expenditure management will focus on core public services and targeted assistance to the people, including social welfare and subsidies. A total of 82.8% of the entire budget will be funded through tax revenues and not tax, with the remainder covered by loans and government asset utilization.

The country's central government revenue is projected to rise by 4.7% to RM380.8 billion in 2027, despite expected slower growth. Under the report, the social sector receives the largest expenditure management allocation of RM161.6 billion, followed by the economy (RM59.4 billion), security (RM46 billion), and general administration (RM23.4 billion).

The budget will continue to focus on projects and programs prioritizing people, with 30.2% of the budget allocated to education, health, and defense ministries. Meanwhile, the subsidy and social assistance budget is expected to decrease by 2.3% to RM72.7 billion, following the implementation of targeted subsidies and anticipated improvements in subsidy management efficiency.

Salaries and civil servant allowances remain the largest component of the expenditure management budget, accounting for 24.3% or RM91.56 billion, followed by subsidies and social assistance amounting to RM59.53 billion or 15.8%. Salary increases are driven by higher annual salaries for civil servants and additional funds for hiring personnel in the health and education sectors.

Overall, the personal budget is expected to increase by 4.24% to RM44.6 billion due to increased government employees and pension recipients, boosting the household's consumption capacity. The Finance Ministry announced that the RM83 billion development spending will encompass 1,500 new programs and projects, with the economy receiving the largest share at 45.4%.

The economy sector will receive RM37.7 billion for enhancing national competitiveness through strategic infrastructure development and investment promotion. The transport, environment, trade, and industry sub-sectors will receive the largest allocation, reflecting the government's continued focus on expanding the connectivity network, supporting sustainable development, and strengthening investment environments, according to the report.