A petrol station employee checking a patron’s MyKad for eligibility, in view of the RON95 subsidy scheme for all Malaysian drivers. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
Malaysia stands at a pivotal juncture in a complex economic landscape shaped by continued domestic reforms and priorities as well as global uncertainties inflicted by shifting trade policy, prolonged geopolitical conflicts and disruptive trends.
Against this backdrop, Budget 2026 is framed as a responsible budget for sustaining economic resilience, accelerating transformation to mitigate disruptive trends and empowering the people, aligning with the fundamental pillars of the Madani Economy Framework and the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2026 to 2030.
