{
  "id": 7423829,
  "title": "2027 Budget tour must turn public feedback into policy, economists warn [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-budget-tour-must-turn-public-feedback-into-policy-economists",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:01:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1532952/2027-budget-tour-must-turn-public-feedback-policy-economists-warn-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian government is set to embark on a nationwide tour ahead of the 2027 Budget, aiming to incorporate public feedback into the policy-making process, according to economists. The initiative, described by Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School analyst Dr Aimi Zulhazmi Abdul Rashid as a shift from a top-down to a bottom-up approach, seeks to engage businesses, NGOs, and the public to gain insights into the specific challenges faced by different groups. This engagement is seen as crucial for tailoring budget measures to address the unique needs of various sectors and communities, thereby enhancing public acceptance and compliance. While the Finance Ministry is conducting the tour to gather views and potentially incorporate them into the budget, economists caution against merely conducting a consultation without meaningful follow-through, emphasizing the importance of translating feedback into practical measures.",
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  "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."
}