KUALA LUMPUR: The 2027 Budget strikes a pragmatic balance between fiscal consolidation, economic growth and cost-of-living support, economists say.
However, its success will depend on whether public spending translates into higher household incomes, better jobs and stronger productivity.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid described the budget as pragmatic.
He said the government was seeking to maintain fiscal discipline while supporting the rakyat through targeted assistance and measures to ease financial pressures on households and businesses.
