PUTRAJAYA: The Madani Budget 2027 has been framed to ensure comfortable living and social justice for all Malaysians through a development approach that considers the needs of every group, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the government is not only focusing on macro figures and strategic sectors but also looking into the people's daily needs, including pet owners, persons with disabilities, gig workers and delivery riders.
"In any planning, the ultimate goal is to ensure a comfortable life for the people. We want a system that can guarantee a comfortable and fair environment for all," he said in the Madani Budget 2027 Special Interview broadcast on RTM on Saturday (Oct 10).
However, he said Budget 2027 is not the answer to all problems, but the government's measures aim to ease the people's burden.
Anwar said the government must also understand the problems of rural communities, including padi farmers and coastal fishermen who still face income constraints and lack access to certain facilities.
"In the city, we do not have padi fields, but we know the people in padi farming areas still face problems and some coastal fishermen do not have licences. To issue licences, we must look at the state of limited fish resources," he said.
Therefore, Anwar said the government needs to find a balanced solution so that fishermen can be given some extra room to continue their livelihood without affecting the sustainability of fishery resources.
He also said all these efforts are part of the agenda to improve living standards and strengthen social justice, not just for one specific group but for all citizens.
"This all relates to comfortable living and social justice and it is not just for one group, but for all," he said.
Anwar said the Madani Economy framework would continue to combine high-impact development aspirations with the people's basic needs, in line with the Budget 2027 theme, "Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on Our Values".
He said the approach is important to ensure the country's economic progress is not only measured through macro achievements but is also felt in the people's daily lives.
Anwar said the government would continue to listen to the people's views and problems to ensure the policies and allocations framed in Budget 2027 truly meet current needs.
He stressed that every detail in the Budget must contribute to a more comfortable, fair and dignified life for all Malaysians.
On Friday (Oct 9), Anwar tabled the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 with a government allocation of RM459.8bil.
The Budget is supported by RM25bil in investments from government-linked investment companies (GLICs), RM11bil in public-private investments and RM14.2bil from federal statutory bodies and Minister of Finance (Incorporated) companies, bringing the total expansionary fiscal package to RM510bil.
The fifth Madani Budget aims to translate resilient economic growth into tangible benefits for the people through better wages, more efficient targeted support, stronger fiscal discipline and aggressive steps towards higher-value industries. – Bernama
