Education gets lion’s share again


PETALING JAYA: From easing tuition costs to expanding scholarships, Budget 2026 puts education at the forefront of national priorities – with RM84.8bil dedicated to ensuring every Malaysian, regardless of income, has a fair chance at higher learning.

The sector will receive the largest allocation with RM66.2bil going to the Education Ministry and RM18.6bil to the Higher Education Ministry.

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