{
  "id": 13678940,
  "title": "2027 Budget must deliver real benefits to the people, says Samsuri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/2027-budget-must-deliver-real-benefits-to-the-people-says-samsuri",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:51:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1553100/2027-budget-must-deliver-real-benefits-people-says-samsuri"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, the Malaysian budget must focus on delivering tangible benefits to the public, especially in terms of income growth, high-quality job creation, and reduced living expenses, according to Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, the Terengganu Menteri Besar and Kemaman MP. The RM510 billion budget must be carefully managed and efficiently spent to ensure the country's financial stability for the future, with RM376.8 billion allocated for day-to-day operations and RM83 billion for development projects. The RM61 billion debt servicing charges highlight the need for tighter fiscal discipline. Samsuri welcomed the government's assistance programs, such as the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara), as well as initiatives to boost workers' incomes. However, he emphasized that the budget should prioritize strengthening people's purchasing power, creating well-paid jobs, and supporting local businesses. Samsuri assured that the 2027 Budget would be evaluated responsibly in Parliament, with merit given to measures and proposals that address areas needing improvement.",
  "summary": "KUALA TERENGGANU: The 2027 Budget, totalling RM510 billion, must be assessed based on the tangible benefits it delivers to the people, particularly in raising incomes, creating quality jobs and easing the cost of living.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2027 budget’s success hinges on incomes and jobs, says Samsuri",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/2027-budgets-success-hinges-on-incomes-and-jobs-says-samsuri",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:52:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}