Malaysia Budget 2027: Date, Time & What to Expect from Belanjawan 2027

Malaysia's Budget 2027 is almost here. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will table Belanjawan 2027 in Parliament this week, and it is shaping up to be one of the most-watched events of the year for households and businesses alike.

Budget 2027: Date & Time

The budget will be tabled on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3:30pm (brought forward from the usual 4:00pm). It is the second budget under the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

The Theme

Budget 2027 carries the theme "Malaysia MADANI: Reaching for the Skies, Rooted in the Earth", built around three thrusts: raising the ceiling of national growth, raising the floor of the people's living standards, and driving reform in governance.

What to Expect

Anwar has signalled the budget will consider cost pressures on small businesses, with measures touching university students, farmers, fishermen, the Orang Asli, and technology and AI. There is also expected to be an announcement on fair wages, so pay increases better match graduates' qualifications. Expect the usual focus on cost of living, subsidies and cash aid to feature heavily.

How to Watch

The tabling is broadcast live on national TV (RTM) and streamed online from Parliament at 3:30pm on Friday. Expect the key people-facing measures to dominate the headlines straight after.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When is Malaysia Budget 2027?

Budget 2027 will be tabled on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3:30pm by PM Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament.

Q2: What is the theme of Budget 2027?

"Malaysia MADANI: Reaching for the Skies, Rooted in the Earth", with three thrusts covering growth, living standards and governance reform.

Q3: What will Budget 2027 focus on?

Expected focus areas include small-business cost pressures, students, farmers, fishermen, the Orang Asli, technology and AI, and fair wages for graduates.

Details as of early October 2026; final measures are announced on tabling day. News on ExFunCity.