'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to table the 2027 Madani Budget, emphasizing economic resilience and the welfare of citizens. The budget aims to balance national progress with the cost of living, focusing on structural reforms and fiscal consolidation.
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The budget serves as a critical indicator of Malaysia's economic strategy and the government's commitment to its long-term Madani economic framework.
News ✕ 'Reach for the skies, rooted to earth': Anwar sets tone for Budget 2027 Published: Oct 9, 2026 10:36 AM Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 aims to ensure that the fruits of national progress reach every citizen, with continued improvements to living standards and the people’s well-being at its core.
In a post on X ahead of tabling the budget this afternoon, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the fifth Madani Budget would also focus on safeguarding the people’s welfare and enabling them to live with dignity...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Budget 2027 aims to ensure that the fruits of national progress reach every citizen, with continued improvements to living standards and the people’s well-being at its core.
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