{
  "id": 13361892,
  "title": "Khazanah: 2027 Budget to boost competitiveness, ease cost of living",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/khazanah-2027-budget-to-boost-competitiveness-ease-cost-of-living",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:41:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1552361/khazanah-2027-budget-boost-competitiveness-ease-cost-living"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Khazanah Nasional Bhd has stated that the 2027 Malaysian Budget will focus on boosting the country's competitiveness and economic growth while addressing the cost of living. Managing Director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir highlighted the importance of quality growth, emphasizing sectors such as semiconductors, energy transition, infrastructure, enterprise development, and talent development. The budget also maintains an inclusive approach, benefiting various segments of society, including workers, youth, entrepreneurs, Bumiputera companies, MSMEs, and communities facing economic and climate-related challenges. Khazanah will continue to support these efforts through various initiatives like Dana Impak, Jelawang Capital, Dana Ciptawan, Dana Warisan, K-Youth, Bakat Madani, and Yayasan Hasanah.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Budget will ensure continued growth, putting people ‘at the centre’, says Khazanah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/budget-will-ensure-continued-growth-putting-people-at-the-centre-says",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}