Consumer & Brands
Full stamp duty exemption proposed for first homes up to RM500,000
The proposed relief would cover purchases under sale-and-purchase agreements executed from Jan 1, 2027, to Dec 31, 2030.
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- Markets & Listings
Malaysia plans blockchain route for retail investment in government sukuk
The Budget 2027 initiative would allow Malaysians to choose whether their investment supports education, healthcare or social protection.
- Consumer & Brands
Personal income tax relief to rise to RM12,000 under Budget 2027
Rate cuts in two income brackets and the higher relief threshold are expected to provide up to RM1,600 in additional disposable income for approximately five million taxpayers.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia tables RM459.8 billion Budget 2027 with tax relief changes
Individual tax relief will rise to RM12,000, while MSMEs will receive a one percentage point reduction in their income tax rate.
- Markets & Listings
PETRONAS dividend forecast rises to RM32 billion for 2027
The expected payout is RM5 billion or 18.5% above the 2026 estimate and would match the dividends paid in 2024 and 2025.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia’s growth forecast to ease to 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027
Private investment is projected to grow by 7.1%, with spending directed towards technology-intensive services and manufacturing.
- Investment & Expansion
Pension reform on track as retirement charges projected at RM44.6 billion in 2027
The proposed contribution-based system would cover new permanent civil service hires, but no implementation date has been specified.
- Investment & Expansion
Government proposes yearly pay progression and sector-specific wage floors
The Economic Outlook 2027 report prioritises labour-intensive MSMEs, which accounted for around 93.7% of establishments but 51.1% of total wages in 2022.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia forecasts 3% unemployment for 2027
Services and manufacturing are expected to account for over 80% of employment opportunities as national plans support job creation.
- Markets & Listings
Malaysia to moderate borrowing in 2027 as debt reaches RM1.38 trillion
The government will focus on limiting debt accumulation, rebuilding fiscal buffers and managing borrowing costs and refinancing risks.
