Highlights From Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt To Intensify Support For High-Value Sectors -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify its support for high-value sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Regional Hub For Neurotechnology Devices, Says Neurosurgeon

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds untapped potential in the development and commercialisation of neurotechnology devices, with significant opportunities for the industry to grow and position the country as a regional hub, a neurosurgeon said.

Malaysia Can Chart Its Own Course Guided By Credible Governance -- Khazanah MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can chart its own course, guided by credible governance, moral clarity and the collective imagination of all who dare to build, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

Budget 2026 To Strengthen Social Protection, Build Future Industries -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Khazanah Strengthens Economic Resilience Through Sustainable Investments - MD

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd is ramping up efforts to fortify Malaysia’s economy against global headwinds, driven by three key pillars, namely sustainability, economic strength and inclusivity.

Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

Protecting Malaysia’s Marine Ecosystems Safeguards Nation's Economy

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Protecting Malaysia’s marine ecosystems is not only an environmental imperative but also a form of economic insurance that supports fisheries, tourism and coastal infrastructure, a conservationist said.

Malaysia's Economic Narrative Has Shifted In Last Two Years - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that Malaysia’s economic narrative has shifted from uncertainty to recovery and from defensive measures to proactive restructuring in the past two years.

Malaysia To Champion Open And Fair Trade, Global Cooperation — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN, and BRICS, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Khazanah Backs Government In Strategic Sectors, Including REE - Amirul

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd stands ready to support the government’s initiatives to explore opportunities in emerging and strategic sectors, as part of its efforts to enhance Malaysia’s economic resilience, said its managing director, Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.