Khazanah Nasional Bhd's managing director, Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, said the 2027 budget 'remains firmly inclusive'. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: Khazanah Nasional Bhd says the 2027 budget will ensure that Malaysia continues to build its long-term competitiveness and economic growth, while putting people "at the centre" through efforts to help them navigate the rising cost of living, raise wages, and expand opportunities.

Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, managing director of the sovereign wealth fund, said the budget remains firmly inclusive, recognising that national development must benefit all layers of society, including workers, youth, entrepreneurs, Bumiputera companies, MSMEs, and communities that require greater resilience in the face of economic and climate-related challenges.