{
  "id": 11071791,
  "title": "Budget 2027 to consider cost pressures on small businesses, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/budget-2027-to-consider-cost-pressures-on-small-businesses-says-anwar-11071791",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:56:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/budget-2027-to-consider-cost-pressures-on-small-businesses-says-anwar/237184"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is set to consider the cost pressures faced by small businesses during the preparation of Budget 2027, according to a recent statement. Anwar, who also serves as the finance minister, revealed that the matter was discussed during a Budget 2027 engagement session with representatives from associations and Bumiputera contractor companies. The session aimed to gather views and suggestions from stakeholders, which Anwar said have been taken into account for proper examination in the budget preparation process. The Madani Government, as the administration is known, aims to create wider avenues and opportunities for businesses and people to build their capabilities and maintain the dignity of the nation's people. The tabling of Budget 2027 is scheduled for October 9, as per the calendar for the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which commences on October 5.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Budget 2027 to consider cost pressures on small businesses, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/budget-2027-to-consider-cost-pressures-on-small-businesses-says-anwar",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:56:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}