FROM cheaper fuel and school repairs to artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare and micro-businesses, here’s what the government has put on the table before Budget Day.
1. Budi 95 petrol allocation raised to 300 litres
The basic monthly eligibility under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme has been restored from 200 litres to 300 litres.
The government said the move would allow more than 16 million users to benefit from subsidised RON95.
2. Budi Diesel limit increased
Eligible owners of diesel-powered pickup trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles can receive up to 400 litres of Budi Diesel a month, up from 300 litres.
The measure is aimed at easing fuel costs for eligible vehicle owners.
3. School maintenance gets RM1.5 billion
School maintenance allocation will rise 50 per cent in 2027, from RM1 billion to RM1.5 billion, covering national, Chinese and Tamil national-type, religious, tahfiz, pondok and special education schools.
The Education Ministry has also been told to assess repair applications at district level so work can begin as early as January 2027.
4. RM1 billion more for public healthcare digitalisation
Another RM1 billion will be provided to strengthen digital services in the public healthcare sector.
This includes accelerating the Electronic Medical Records system and improving internet connectivity at 150 hospitals and more than 2,000 public health clinics, with the stated aim of speeding up treatment and reducing waiting times.
5. More young Malaysians to get access to AI tools
Under the AI for the People programme, 100,000 Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who complete the prescribed learning modules will receive three months of free subscriptions to selected AI applications.
The initiative is intended to expand access to AI tools and digital skills among young people.
6. e-Invoice exemption threshold raised to RM3 million
The annual sales threshold for exemption from e-Invoice implementation has been raised from RM1 million to RM3 million.
Businesses with annual sales not exceeding RM3 million will therefore be exempt under the revised threshold.
7. Another RM1 billion for micro-financing
The government will add RM1 billion to micro-financing facilities, increasing the total funding for 2026 from RM5 billion to RM6 billion.
This is intended to provide additional financing support for micro-entrepreneurs.
8. RM200 million Madani Prosperity Grant
A new RM200 million Geran Sejahtera Madani will be introduced to assist hawkers, small traders, night-market traders and mothers operating businesses from home.
9. More targeted subsidies and social protection
The government has signalled that subsidy and social-assistance policies will continue to be refined using better data and clearer eligibility criteria.
The government intends to assess household burdens across areas including food, housing, transport, healthcare, education and childcare, while continuing support through programmes such as Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) and Budi Madani.
10. Jobs, wages and skills remain on the agenda
Budget 2027 is also expected to address skills and income through industry-led Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), apprenticeships, reskilling, AI literacy, digital capabilities and lifelong learning.
The government has also highlighted higher-value employment and better wages as part of its broader economic agenda.
The pre-budget announcements have given Malaysians the opening chapters. Budget Day will reveal the rest of the story.