Fahmi says Budget 2027 well received by public, credits government engagement

Budget 2027, presented last Friday, has garnered a positive response from the public, highlighting the effectiveness of the government's engagement efforts, according to Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. The communications minister attributed this success to the approach taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who encouraged ministers and the Finance Ministry team to engage with stakeholders, hold discussions, and collect feedback.

While the budget might not be flawless, it has received largely favorable feedback, particularly for its social measures. In his speech at the Communications Ministry's monthly assembly, Fahmi emphasized that the Madani government remains committed to listening to the public and ensuring that they benefit from the government's leadership.

He provided an example of the Transport Ministry's initiative to provide a RM1,000 contribution to over 38,000 taxi and school bus drivers, funded by the sale of special vehicle registration numbers. Fahmi also highlighted several budget announcements, such as the exemption of entertainment duty on local film tickets in the Federal Territories, but stressed the need for ongoing engagement with the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) to ensure that local film producers and cinema-goers in Putrajaya, Labuan, and the Federal Territories benefit from this exemption.