Budget 2027 strikes a balance between supporting economic growth, easing cost of living pressures and maintaining fiscal discipline, while strengthening Malaysia’s investment ecosystem and long-term economic resilience, according to industry players and research institutions.

AmBank Group CEO Jamie Ling described Budget 2027 as a practical plan to sustain growth in a challenging global environment.

"This is a budget of disciplined continuity. It supports growth without losing sight of fiscal responsibility. It also gives households and businesses greater confidence to plan, spend and invest," he said.

Ling said higher cash assistance, tax relief and wage-related measures should help protect household purchasing power and support private consumption.