{
  "id": 13093223,
  "title": "Budget 2027: Maternity leave entitlement increased, minimum pension raised to RM1,350",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/budget-2027-maternity-leave-entitlement-increased-minimum-pension",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128157/budget-2027-maternity-leave-entitlement-increased-minimum-pension-raised-to-rm1350"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced key changes in Budget 2027, focusing on maternity leave and pension benefits. Under the new budget, civil servants will be granted a maximum of 490 days of maternity leave, up from the previous 360 days, allowing for increased parental support. Additionally, the minimum monthly pension will be raised from RM1,000 to RM1,350, providing a significant boost to nearly 59,000 retirees, armed forces veterans, and recipients of derivative pensions. The PM also allocated RM20 million to enhance childcare centers at government facilities, catering to the needs of new parents. Anwar expressed gratitude to the country's 1.6 million civil servants for their commitment and contribution to Malaysia's progress under the Malaysia Madani agenda.",
  "summary": "Civil servants will be entitled to up to 490 days of maternity leave throughout their service, up from 360 days, while the minimum monthly pension will increase from RM1,000 to RM1,350 under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said m...",
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}