INTERACTIVE: What Budget 2022 has in store for Malaysians


Pedestrians crossing the zebra crossing at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is planning to spend RM332.1bil for Budget 2022, aiming to spur economic growth and improve the well-being of the Malaysian Family.

From low income families to undergraduates, people from many groups will benefit from various aid and assistance as they rebuild their livelihoods which were affected by the pandemic.

The following are examples of what some of the many groups can expect to get based on the measures announced:


Here's how the RM332.1bil spending is divided according to the various ministries.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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