INTERACTIVE: Cheaper groceries, bigger tax reliefs and more help for M40 are top wishes for Budget 2027
A survey by The Star indicates that Malaysians are prioritizing lower income taxes, cheaper groceries, and increased aid for the M40 middle-income group ahead of the 2027 Budget. Respondents expressed concerns over the rising cost of living and utility expenses.
Why it matters
Public sentiment regarding budget priorities highlights the economic pressures faced by middle-income households and informs government fiscal policy.
PETALING JAYA: Cheaper groceries, lower income tax and aid for the M40 group - these are what most people want in the soon-to-be tabled Budget 2027.
This is according to feedback from readers in a survey by The Star that ran for two weeks from Sept 23 to yesterday (Oct 7).
The poll asked readers what they wanted to see in the Budget 2027, expected to be tabled in Parliament at 3.30pm tomorrow (Oct 9) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister.
The survey, which drew 700 responses, asked participants six questions on various topics ranging from cost of living, tax reliefs to healthcare.
For each question, readers were asked to either choose one option or fill out their own answer.
To tackle the cost of living, most people want lower income tax or higher tax reliefs, with 40% of readers voting for this option.
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