# Budget 2027: RM2.62b aid for paddy farmers

> Malaysia allocates RM2.62 billion to support paddy farmers under Budget 2027.
- Title: Budget 2027: RM2.62b aid for paddy farmers · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia allocates RM2.62 billion to support paddy farmers under Budget 2027. Malaysia's government provides RM2.62 billion in aid to paddy farmers for…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/09/budget-2027-rm262b-aid-for-paddy-farmers-incentives-for-fishermen-smallholders/238488
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:29:35+00:00
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- Topics: budget 2027, paddy farmers, felda, malaysia, agrobank, rubber production, fisheries, news, world
## Budget 2027 aid for paddy farmers
The government allocates RM2.62 billion in aid to paddy farmers under Budget 2027.
## Paddy field benefits
Paddy farmers receive benefits of about RM4,300 per hectare of paddy field.
## Harvesting incentives
Paddy harvesting incentive increases from RM50 to RM100 per hectare per season.
## Foliar fertiliser
RM20 million for foliar fertiliser across 10,000 hectares of paddy fields.
## Five-Season Project
Five-Season Padi Cultivation in Two Years Project ensures rice supply continuity.
## Pedu Dam rehabilitation
Pedu Dam rehabilitation project in Kedah completes by end of 2027.
## Fisheries incentives
Fishermen get increased boat licences and RM178 million for catch incentives.
## Fishermen subsidies
Eligible fishermen receive subsidised diesel at RM1.65 per litre.
## Smallholders support
RM100 million for oil palm replanting with 4,500 smallholders.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's government provides RM2.62 billion in aid to paddy farmers for subsidies and incentives to boost rice production and welfare.