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Malaysia's Finance Ministry has launched nationwide engagement sessions to shape the 2027 Budget, which will be presented to Parliament in October. The consultation process involves multiple government agencies and reflects the government's commitment to the MADANI Economy framework.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that proposals for constructing new rural roads in Sabah and Sarawak will be assessed for inclusion in the 2027 budget, provided they link remote communities to major urban centres.
The Malaysian government is considering a RM5 million matching grant from the 2027 Budget to restore 10 statesmen memorials across the country, including sites in Sabah and Sarawak, announced the prime minister.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has pledged that cost-saving measures in Budget 2027 will not compromise the Ministry of Education's core initiatives, including teacher hiring and infrastructure improvements.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for across-the-board budget cuts spanning all government ministries as the nation prepares its 2027 allocation, reinforcing the administration's focus on fiscal management.