{
  "id": 13056339,
  "title": "PM gets last-minute 2027 Budget suggestions after Friday prayers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/pm-gets-last-minute-2027-budget-suggestions-after-friday-prayers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551329/pm-gets-last-minute-2027-budget-suggestions-after-friday-prayers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received final input from Malaysians on the 2027 Budget during Friday prayers at Masjid Putra. Several individuals approached the finance minister and offered their ideas, primarily regarding PTPTN and housing. Anwar intends to present the budget in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.30pm today, marking his fifth budget under the Madani government. The government's focus is on ensuring wealth creation leads to equitable improvements in citizens' lives and enhancing national economic resilience. The budget will be broadcast live on local TV and social media.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was still receiving last-minute feedback and suggestions from the public for the 2027 Budget before leaving for Parliament today.",
  "key_points": [
    "PM Anwar Ibrahim received Budget suggestions at Friday prayers.",
    "Suggestions focused on PTPTN and housing.",
    "Budget presentation at 3.30pm in Dewan Rakyat."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}