Budget 2027: Cost of living to take centre stage as government weighs global risks
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The government weighs global geopolitical tensions, oil prices, investment and economic growth in shaping its priorities
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EASING the financial strain on Malaysian households is expected to be a key focus of Budget 2027, as the government prepares measures to address cost-of-living pressures amid an unsettled global geopolitical environment.
Madani Government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government would take into account external developments, particularly movements in global crude oil prices, when formulating the budget.
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- Aug 23, 2026
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