Highlights From Economic & Fiscal Outlook 2026 Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:  

Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

Govt Allocates RM419.2 Bln For Budget 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today presented Budget 2026 totalling RM419.2 billion.

Govt Allocates RM419.2 Bln In Budget 2026, Up 1.7 Pct From Revised Budget 2025 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a total of RM419.2 billion under Budget 2026, representing 19.7 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking the weaker performance across regional markets, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement this evening.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Ahead Of Budget 2026 Tabling

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid mixed sentiment ahead of the tabling of Budget 2026 this afternoon.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar On Caution Ahead Of Powell Speech

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the greenback on Thursday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) stayed elevated, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a speech by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair amid uncertainty over the federal government shutdown in the United States. 

Boosting The Economy, Ensuring People's Well-being To Remain MADANI Govt's Priorities -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Efforts to strengthen the economy and safeguard the people’s well-being will continue to be prioritised by the MADANI Government, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2026: Top Glove Calls For Swift Tax Refunds To Ease Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is seeking to expedite tax refunds for excess payments to improve cash flow and enhance operational efficiency.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead Of Budget 2026

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday as investors were bullish ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement tomorrow, an analyst said.

Prasarana Hopes For Continuation Of Unlimited Travel Pass, Support For LRT3 In Budget 2026

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026.