From Malay Mail · R. Loheswar and Syed Jaymal Zahiid · · 1m 10s
Budget 2027 Focus on Living Costs
Malaysian ministers praise Budget 2027's focus on living costs, wages and public services.
In brief
Malaysian ministers praise Budget 2027's focus on living costs, wages and public services. Malaysia's Budget 2027 raises minimum wage to RM2,000, increases tax relief to RM12,000, and allocates RM47.7 billion for healthcare. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Budget 2027 tabled
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2027 today.
Minimum wage raised
Minimum wage increased to RM2,000 effective June 2027.
Tax relief expanded
Individual tax relief rises to RM12,000 for middle-income earners.
Healthcare funding
Health Ministry receives RM47.7 billion for healthcare reforms and staffing.
TVET allocation
RM8 billion allocated for technical and vocational education and training.
M40 support
Deputy PM Zahid highlights RM8 billion TVET funding for M40 financial pressures.
Film industry boost
Communications Minister Fahmi supports local film industry with new funding.
Healthcare staffing
Health Ministry adds 9,000 permanent positions for contract doctors and 47,000 paramedics.
Infrastructure funding
Works Minister Nanta Linggi welcomes RM800 million for construction and roads.
Sumbangan funding
Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah increased to RM16 billion.
The essence
Malaysia's Budget 2027 raises minimum wage to RM2,000, increases tax relief to RM12,000, and allocates RM47.7 billion for healthcare.
