{
  "id": 13085359,
  "title": "Saifuddin: 2027 Budget prioritises public safety, national sovereignty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/saifuddin-2027-budget-prioritises-public-safety-national-sovereignty",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:03:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551702/saifuddin-2027-budget-prioritises-public-safety-national-sovereignty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2027 Malaysian Budget, as announced by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, places significant emphasis on public safety and national sovereignty. The RM21.98 billion allocated to the Home Ministry will bolster security assets, strengthen border controls and bolster technology for crime prevention. This allocation underscores the Madani government's determination to maintain peace and public order, which are considered essential for national prosperity. Saifuddin emphasized that a peaceful nation fosters public confidence, enabling daily activities and facilitating business, investment, and tourism. He also highlighted the importance of welfare, noting investments in healthcare, public transport, skills development, and employment opportunities. Saifuddin reminded that a Budget's success is measured by its ability to reduce living costs and enhance the well-being of Malaysian families. He added that public welfare, security, and economic strength are interlinked, and economic growth must translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Earlier, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim mentioned increased allocations for the Home Ministry and Defence Ministry, including RM22 billion each, RM7.1 billion for armed forces, police, and uniformed agencies' assets, and RM490 million for the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency. Additionally, 48 new body and baggage scanners will be installed at major airports, and an AI-powered application will be developed to detect suspicious activities.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The RM21.98 billion allocation to the Home Ministry under the 2027 Budget will strengthen security assets, border controls and technology to combat crime, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.",
  "key_points": [
    "2027 Malaysian Budget prioritizes public safety and national sovereignty.",
    "RM21.98 billion allocated to Home Ministry for security and technology.",
    "Investments in healthcare, transport, and employment highlighted."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "2027 Budget: RM15bil to strengthen national electricity grid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/2027-budget-rm15bil-to-strengthen-national-electricity-grid",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:37:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}