{
  "id": 13281060,
  "title": "No Malaysian is left behind; Budget 2027 puts people first - Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/no-malaysian-is-left-behind-budget-2027-puts-people-first-anwar",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128169/no-malaysian-is-left-behind-budget-2027-puts-people-first-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Budget 2027 as a direct investment in Malaysians’ welfare, with billions of ringgit allocated towards healthcare, rural infrastructure, farmers, and vulnerable communities. The RM510 billion fifth MADANI Budget, presented in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday, aims to improve living standards and ensure no segment of society is left behind. Key measures include a combined RM34.9 billion allocation for Sabah and Sarawak, dedicated funds for healthcare workers, persons with disabilities, and Orang Asli communities, and plans to make 9,000 contract doctors permanent. The government also increased support for farmers and fishermen, and extended social protection to religious workers.",
  "summary": "PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has positioned Budget 2027 as a direct investment in Malaysians’ welfare, with billions of ringgit channelled towards healthcare, rural infrastructure, farmers and vulnerable communities to ensure economic deve...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Malaysia PM Anwar’s 2027 budget spreads the goodies, but will it win over voters?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/malaysia-pm-anwars-2027-budget-spreads-the-goodies-but-will-it-win",
        "published": "2026-10-09T22:54:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
}