Budget 2027: Relief for the Rakyat?

Budget 2027 is expected to focus on easing the cost of living and strengthening household incomes, but the government faces limited fiscal room to deliver meaningful relief. With middle-income Malaysians feeling increasingly squeezed, attention is turning to personal income tax reforms, housing affordability, cash transfers and the burden of SST. We speak to tax consultant SM Thanneermalai about which measures could make the biggest difference to household finances, and whether the government can balance immediate relief with longer-term fiscal sustainability. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.