Fahmi says Budget 2027 well received by public, credits government engagement

Budget 2027 has been well received, showcasing the government's successful public engagement and addressing diverse societal needs, according to Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

The Budget features social measures, including a RM1,000 contribution to over 38,000 taxi and school bus drivers, funded by special vehicle registration, highlighting transparent governance.

Budget 2027, with an RM510 billion allocation, focuses on improving people's dignity and well-being, described by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as a "National Covenant" for a stronger Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — Budget 2027, tabled last Friday, has been well received by the public, demonstrating the success of the government’s engagement efforts at various levels, Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

The communications minister said the approach adopted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had enabled the government to take into account the needs of different groups in society, making Budget 2027 different from previous Budgets.

“The prime minister directed ministers and the entire Finance Ministry team to listen, engage with stakeholders, hold discussions and gather feedback, views, memorandums and other input.

“Although the Budget tabled last Friday may not be perfect, it is much better, and we have generally seen a very positive reception, particularly for its social measures,” he said in his speech at the Communications Ministry’s October 2026 monthly assembly, organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), here today.

The assembly, held in conjunction with National Sports Day 2026, was also attended by Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj.

Fahmi said the Madani government continued to listen to the people’s concerns and strive to ensure that they benefited from the sound management practised by the prime minister.

“As an example, starting today, more than 38,000 taxi and school bus drivers will begin receiving a RM1,000 contribution from the Transport Ministry, funded by proceeds from the sale of a special vehicle registration number.

“This shows that when an administration is transparent, sincere and well managed, and takes the necessary steps to benefit the people, initiatives like this can be carried out,” he said.

He said the Communications Ministry also welcomed several announcements in the Budget, including the exemption of entertainment duty on tickets for local films in the Federal Territories.

However, he said engagement with the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) should continue to ensure that the benefits of the entertainment duty exemption were enjoyed not only by local film producers but also by moviegoers.

“We want these benefits, if possible, to be enjoyed not only by producers of local films but also by those who go to the cinema, particularly in the Federal Territories, Putrajaya and Labuan,” he said.

On October 9, Anwar tabled Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat, with an allocation of RM510 billion aimed at improving the dignity and well-being of the people at all levels.

Budget 2027 outlines eight key pillars, covering commitments to improving people’s lives and strengthening the country’s resilience and future.

When tabling the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027, Anwar described this commitment as a “National Covenant”, a promise that the country’s progress would ultimately translate into a more dignified life for the people and a stronger Malaysia for future generations. — Bernama

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据通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔称，2027 年财政预算案广受好评，展现了政府在公众参与方面取得的成功，并满足了各种社会需求。

该预算案包含多项社会措施，其中包括向超过 38,000 名出租车和校车司机提供 1,000 令吉的补贴，资金来源为特殊车辆登记，凸显了政府的透明治理。

2027 年财政预算案拨款 5100 亿令吉，重点在于提升人民的尊严和福祉，首相安华·易卜拉欣将其描述为建设更强大马来西亚的“国家契约”。

布城，10月14日讯——马达尼政府发言人拿督斯里法米·法兹尔表示，上周五提交的2027年财政预算案受到了公众的欢迎，这表明政府在各个层面开展的沟通工作取得了成功。

通讯部长表示，首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣采取的方法使政府能够考虑到社会不同群体的需求，使得2027年财政预算案与以往的财政预算案有所不同。

“总理指示各部长和整个财政部团队倾听利益相关者的意见，与他们互动，举行讨论，并收集反馈、观点、备忘录和其他意见。

“虽然上周五提交的预算案可能并不完美，但已经好得多，而且我们普遍看到了非常积极的反响，特别是其中的社会措施，”他在今天由马来西亚国家通讯社（Bernama）组织的通讯部2026年10月月度大会上发表讲话时说。

这次集会与2026年国家运动日同时举行，出席者包括通讯部秘书长拿督阿都哈林、马新社首席执行员拿汀巴杜卡努尔阿菲达卡马鲁丁和马新社总编辑阿鲁拉祖杜拉拉吉。

法赫米表示，马达尼政府将继续倾听人民的关切，努力确保人民能够从总理实行的良好管理中受益。

“举例来说，从今天开始，超过 38,000 名出租车和校车司机将开始从交通部获得 1,000 令吉的补贴，这笔补贴来自出售特殊车辆登记号码的收益。

他说：“这表明，当一个政府透明、真诚、管理良好，并采取必要措施造福人民时，像这样的举措是可以实施的。”

他表示，通讯部也对预算案中的几项宣布表示欢迎，其中包括免除联邦直辖区本地电影票的娱乐税。

但他表示，应继续与马来西亚电影放映商协会 (MAFE) 保持沟通，以确保娱乐税豁免的好处不仅惠及本地电影制片人，也惠及电影观众。

他说：“我们希望这些好处不仅能让本地电影的制片人享受到，也能让去电影院的观众享受到，尤其是在联邦直辖区、布城和纳闽的观众。”

10月9日，安华在下议院提交了2027年财政预算案，拨款5100亿令吉，旨在提高各阶层人民的尊严和福祉。

2027 年预算概述了八大支柱，涵盖了改善人民生活、增强国家韧性和未来发展的承诺。

安华在提交2027年财政预算案时，将这一承诺描述为“国家盟约”，即国家进步最终将转化为人民更有尊严的生活，并为子孙后代创造一个更强大的马来西亚。——马新社

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