“Haze Budget” — Opposition Leaders’ Reaction To Budget 2027

The opposition generally described the government's national 2027 budget as an "Election Budget".

The Rakyat Post Shahril Bahrom · News & blogs · 7 hr ago

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The Madani government presented Budget 2027, valued at RM510 billion, with a theme focused on social justice and comfort.

The budget was called the 'Haze Budget' due to unclear details, according to PAS leader Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim outlined the budget plan in the Dewan Rakyat.
The budget aims to ensure comfortable living and social justice for all Malaysians.

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Last Friday, 9 October 2026, the Madani government tabled its national budget for 2027 with a total of RM510 billion being allocated in various industry sectors, cash aid, tax reliefs, and more.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim laid out the Madani government’s budget plan in detail at the Dewan Rakyat.

The theme of the 2027 budget was ‘Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on our Values’ — aimed to ensure comfortable living and social justice for all Malaysian citizens.

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Published: October 12, 2026 at 4:09 AM UTC
By: Shahril Bahrom
Section: News
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