Malaysia to Table Budget 2027 on October 9

The Government of Malaysia will table Budget 2027 in Parliament on October 9, 2026. This fifth MADANI Budget and second under the 13th Malaysia Plan seeks to balance high-value economic growth with the immediate social needs of its citizens.

Priority measures include mitigating the cost of living through targeted subsidies and assistance programs such as Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah. The government also plans to improve public infrastructure in rural areas, with a specific focus on Sabah and Sarawak. To transition toward higher-paying jobs and reduce reliance on low-skilled foreign labor, the budget emphasizes technical and vocational education (TVET), STEM, and artificial intelligence.

Additional focus areas include the care economy and social protection to prepare for the country's transition toward an aged society by 2030. The Ministry of Finance is maintaining fiscal discipline by prioritizing spending efficiency, governance reform, and the attraction of foreign investment in the energy transition and semiconductor sectors.