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  "id": 13314235,
  "title": "Banks, research institutions see Budget 2027 balancing growth, household support and fiscal discipline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/banks-research-institutions-see-budget-2027-balancing-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:22:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/10/banks-research-institutions-see-budget-2027-balancing-growth-household-support-and-fiscal-discipline/238521"
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  "summary": "Budget 2027 aims to strike a balance between supporting economic growth, easing cost of living pressures, and maintaining fiscal discipline, according to industry players and research institutions. AmBank Group CEO Jamie Ling described the budget as a practical plan to sustain growth without losing sight of fiscal responsibility, while UOB Malaysia highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's investment ecosystem through strategic investments in infrastructure, digitalisation, high-value industries, and energy transition. Moody's Ratings senior ratings associate Arjun Khaitan noted that Budget 2027 balances additional support for households with continued fiscal consolidation, although pre-election spending pressures could limit the pace of consolidation. Khazanah Research Institute emphasized the importance of strengthening Malaysia's capacity to absorb external shocks to maintain household well-being and ensure sufficient fiscal space for future disruptions.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Banks, research institutions see Budget 2027 balancing growth, household support and fiscal discipline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/banks-research-institutions-see-budget-2027-balancing-growth-13316460",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:22:57.000Z"
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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."
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